The Betrayal: Implications of West Papua’s Colonial Legacy on its Freedom
By Viliame Senivau and Tania Uale
West Papua’s colonial history is among the most tragic in the Pacific, marked by gross violations of autonomy and...
Democratic, economic and environmental resilience integral to Commonwealth prosperity, new report finds
Commonwealth countries need to build greater democratic, economic and environmental resilience if they are to prosper amid escalating conflict, weak growth and climate pressures,...
SPC delivers EUR46m in ocean projects across 20 Pacific countries
The Pacific Community (SPC) delivered EUR46 million (US$53 million) in ocean-related projects across 20 Pacific Island countries and territories in 2025, strengthening fisheries management,...
Solomon Islands faces high risk of money laundering
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Fiji Fisheries Minister Bainivalu backs $20m guarantee to keep PAFCO operating
Fiji’s Government is seeking to provide an additional $20 million (US$10 million) guarantee to the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) to strengthen its operations, maintain...
Speaking with Climate Youth Negotiators from across the Pacific
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US$202 million Commonwealth Nature Initiative launched in Antigua and Barbuda to support protection of world’s lands and oceans by 2030 target
Commonwealth nations and regional partners come together in major initiative to mobilise resources to accelerate protection of nature
The Commonwealth Nature Initiative (CNI)was launched...
Commonwealth SG urges global financial reforms to ease small states’ debt burden
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has called for urgent reform of the international financial system, saying small states must have better access to affordable financing...
Solomon Islands pushes constitutional reforms to curb political instability
The Solomon Islands Government is advancing a package of constitutional reforms aimed at curbing political instability, strengthening parliamentary governance and protecting the independence of...
Pacific groups condemn EU-Kanaky nickel deal over lack of Kanak consent
Pacific civil society organisations have condemned the European Union's nickel agreement with the Government of Kanaky New Caledonia, warning that the deal risks deepening...
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