Pacific cardinal says his Pope vote will consider Catholics in PNG, Solomon Islands
Papua New Guinea's Catholic Church cardinal says he will have his region's interests in mind when he votes for the new pope.
The Vatican has...
UN Secretary-General appoints Karla Robin Hershey as Resident Coordinator in Samoa
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karla Robin Hershey of the United States as the UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa, with the host...
UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals
Facing a staggering US$4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to...
Mitiaro, Atiu, Mangaia and Mauke to be declared smoke-free islands
Cook Islands Health Ministry (Te Marae Ora) will launch a smoke-free campaign next month for these four outer islands, marking their declaration as smoke-free.
According...
Nauru and Banaban leaders forge partnership for sustainable future on Ocean Island
As a step toward fostering collaboration and sustainable development, Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation(RONPHOS) and the Rabi Council of leaders, representing the Banaban community,...
Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion against PM Manele
The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the coalition.
Former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has resigned from his...
‘People want him back’: Sayed-Khaiyum says Bainimarama could stand in 2026
Convicted former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama could contest the general election next year, his right-hand man claims.
Bainimarama, who originally seized power in a...
French Minister Valls wants all parties to ‘take their responsibilities’ ahead of third trip to New Caledonia
French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called...
U.S executive order opens up deep Sea to mining, flouting International law, endangering ocean health
Trump administration order issued in response to trade war with China built on flawed business case; threatens to unleash piracy of ocean floor minerals,...
Team Fiji needs $3.5M for Mini Games
Team Fiji requires $3.5 million(US$1.75 million) to send its athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau.
Team Fiji will compete in 12 of the...
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it...
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...