Western Pacific sees 16 new HIV infections and six AIDS-linked deaths every hour
While other regions in the world have made notable progress in curbing new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, the Western Pacific still faces significant...
ANZ CEO hails Fiji’s economic rebound, reinforces commitment to Pacific
ANZ Group CEO, Shayne Elliott has praised Fiji's quick economic recovery and reaffirmed the bank’s long-standing commitment to the Pacific region.
Speaking at the Reserve...
Marshall Islands and Palau lead charge on U.S. Tuna treaty amendments
The Marshall Islands and Palau have signed the MOU for the U.S Tuna Treaty to apply the 2024 amendments to the Treaty on Fisheries...
U.S backs Pacific fisheries with new access agreement
In a significant step for Pacific fisheries, U.S Ambassador Marie Damour on Monday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fishing...
Australia to present argument in landmark climate case
Australia is preparing to deliver its position on what obligations states have to address climate change and help Pacific Island nations facing the existential...
Bilateral projects and regional issues to top the agenda during Lai’s meeting with Whipps in Palau
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Palau’s new One-Stop Shop during his visit from 0 5 - 06 December, according...
‘The time to act is now:’ Marshall Islands leader raises the alarm on escalating non-communicable diseases
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine has issued a call to action to address the escalating crisis of non-communicable diseases in the country.
“This is no...
Climate change case to open at UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The top United Nations court will take up the largest case in its history when it opens two weeks of hearings into what countries...
Speaker grants Tonga PM request to postpone reply to no confidence motion
The Legislative Assembly of Tonga has postponed the session to table the motion for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni...
Finding optimism in the last 48 hours of the Plastics Treaty negotiations
It was a historic milestone announced with jubilance in 2022 at the end of the United Nations Assembly 5.2 in March 2022 with more...
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Australia committee reviews Vanuatu security and cooperation pact
Australia’s parliamentary treaties committee is reviewing the Vanuatu-Australia Nakamal Agreement, which aims to establish a legally binding framework for security, economic, development and people-to-people...
Australia, Palau deepen cooperation on security and development
Australia and Palau are strengthening cooperation on security, development and regional priorities as Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr visits Australia this week.
The Australian Government...
All 73 people rescued from MV Akwa, taken ashore at Vanikoro
All 73 passengers and crew aboard the disabled MV Akwa have been rescued and safely taken ashore at Vanikoro following a coordinated search and...