Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action
The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of...
Yap to begin canvassing votes for 31 May political status referendum
The Yap Election Commission in the Federated States of Mironesia (FSM) on Friday will begin tabulating the ballots cast during the 31 May referendum...
GEF Council approves more than $700 million for vast environmental needs
Global Environment Facility member countries has approved US$736.4 million in funding, including new support for the Great Green Wall, a landmark initiative focused on...
Rufino Varea appointed Regional Director of PICAN
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has appointed Rufino Varea as its new Regional Director.
Hailing from Oinafa Village in Rotuma, Rufino Varea brings extensive...
Australia boosting aid to Papua New Guinea for landslide recovery and security
Australia will provide a further AUD$2 million (US$1.3 million) to support reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea after last month’s deadly landslide, the government...
Fiji Military Forces takes responsibility for patrol boat Puamau grounding: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) takes full responsibility for the running aground of the $20million (US$10 million) RFNS Puamau, says Commander Major...
Sinalei preps up to host King Charles in Samoa
The Sinalei Resort in Siumu is continuing preparations to host the head of the Commonwealth and British Monarch King Charles III.
He will be part...
OPINION: Small Island Developing States need finance to tackle climate crisis
By Patricia Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth
In the last few weeks, sadly more than 100 people have died from oppressive heat in India.
In...
Fijiana secure historic victory over Japan, focused on next challenge
In a turnaround performance from last week, the Fijiana XV redeemed themselves with a convincing 24-15 victory over Japan at Churchill Park last night.
The...
NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam
Justin Olam feels rugby league powerbrokers have not consulted him about the Papua New Guinea expansion bid for fear he will warn against fast-tracking...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...