West losing battle for influence in Asia-Pacific, warns Australian envoy
The United States and its allies are “gradually losing” the contest against China’s campaign of military pressure and economic coercion in the Asia-Pacific, Australia’s...
TNG appeals rejection of $1.4 billion Vuda waste-to-energy project
The company behind the proposed $1.4 billion (US$700 million) waste-to-energy project at Vuda Point in Lautoka has taken its fight to the Environment Tribunal...
McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut
Stafford McDowall will captain a Scotland side showing a mammoth 14 changes in Saturday's Nations Championship international against Fiji at Murrayfield.
Only Gregor Brown has...
Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea advance maritime boundary treaty discussions
Legal and technical representatives from the Governments of Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea have successfully concluded a two-day bilateral technical and legal meeting...
Australia treaties to return to Parliament for ratification: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed the Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance (Veitacini Treaty), signed with Australia on 06 July, will...
Cook Islands general election: final list of candidates confirmed
Agnes Helen Armstrong has secured the Ivirua seat uncontested, leaving 62 candidates to compete for the remaining Cook Islands parliamentary seats in the August...
Uneven progress, significant gaps: New immunisation estimates must accelerate urgent action in the Western Pacific
New WHO and UNICEF estimates reveal that while overall immunisation coverage in the Western Pacific region has stabilised following the COVID-19 pandemic, progress remains...
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...