CNMI, Guam lawmakers propose joint Marianas visa for both territories
The Marianas Islands Legislature Association (MILA) has adopted a resolution seeking to replace the CNMI’s foreign worker programme with a joint Marianas visa tailored...
U.S Interior’s Assistant Secretary Cantor announces $372 million in Compact funding for Marshall Islands
The United States Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor has announced US$372 million in Compact of...
In Hurricane Beryl’s shadow, loss and damage fund makes progress on set-up
By Matteo Civillini
As Caribbean nations tallied the destruction caused by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, the board of the fund set up to compensate...
Moses Uludong announces bid for Palau’s Presidency
Moses Uludong, a media personality and former politician, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of Palau, challenging current contenders President Surangel Whipps Jr....
Japan to increase MSDF Port calls to Pacific Island nations, Seeking stronger presence in region
The Japanese Government plans to increase the number of port calls by Maritime Self-Defence Force(MSDF) vessels to Pacific Island nations, according to a draft...
Japan to help Pacific Islands build Infrastructure; Marshall Islands to get ¥5 billion to rebuild Airport Terminal
The Japanese government plans to announce a wide range of support measures to Pacific Island countries based on their needs to coincide with the...
Japan to provide fisheries research vessels to four Pacific Island nations; Treated water concerns to be dispelled
The government plans to provide one fisheries research vessel free of charge to each of the four Pacific Island nations of Marshall Islands, Micronesia,...
Japan, Pacific islands to oppose status quo changes amid China clout
Japan and Pacific Island nations are set to express their strong opposition to any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force or...
Pacific peace in focus as Australian PM meets island counterpart
Pacific peace and security has emerged as a top priority for Australia and Tuvalu as the nations' prime ministers held geopolitical discussions.
Anthony Albanese met...
President Xi Jinping: Vanuatu is China’s good friend, partner in Pacific Islands region
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Vanuatu is a good friend and partner of China in the Pacific Islands region during a...
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World held hostage by reliance on fossil fuels, Christiana Figueres warns – and climate...
Countries are being “held hostage” by their reliance on fossil fuels, a former UN climate chief has warned, describing the health impacts of climate...
New Zealand asks U.S to send fuel tankers to Pacific to alleviate pressure caused...
New Zealand has called on the U.S to send fuel tankers to the Pacific to help alleviate some of the significant economic and fuel...
Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on...
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says it's time for "cool heads" as the US President escalates his rhetoric on attacking Iran.
Peters met U.S...