Island nations fight climate change in unity with Japan
The Pacific islands cover nearly a fifth of the Earth’s surface, and Japan and the greater international community depend on these territories, primarily because...
Striding forward together
By Op-ed Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan
Japan and Pacific Island countries and regions, connected by the Pacific Ocean and kizuna (bonds), have been...
All Blacks: Razor prepares to shuffle his cards for Fiji challenge
Phase one of the new Scott Robertson era has begun successfully, albeit not without its drama in a series sweep of England.
Now it’s on...
Lawmaker says Guam, CNMI must ‘look after each other’ amid rising tensions in the region
In the face of escalating threats in the region, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI) House Floor Leader Edwin Propst said Guam and the...
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...
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UN General Assembly to take up Climate Change ‘Obligations’ resolution
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday will weigh a draft resolution underlining states' obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move that has...
Emerging Pacific leaders enhance skills in UNFCCC negotiations
Young Pacific leaders are instrumental in advancing climate justice, their capacity to reshape climate ambition and translate it into meaningful action is significant.
They are...
Fiji pushes climate finance and relocation talks ahead of COP31
Fiji is stepping up partnerships with the United Nations Development Programme, Canada and Vanuatu to strengthen climate resilience, improve access to climate finance and...