NZ navy ships runs aground off Siumu, 75 rescued
The Samoa Maritime Police and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services rescued 75 sailors from New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manawanui on Saturday night...
UN rights council examines nuclear legacy consequences in the Marshall Islands
The UN Human Rights Council convened a dialogue on Friday to examine the nuclear testing legacy in the Marshall Islands, which representatives from the...
Tonga to host 2031 Pacific Games
-Tonga has agreed to host the 2031 Pacific Games, the announcement coming seven years after pulling out of hosting the 2019 Games.
It was announced...
Manu Samoa Head Coach suspended following criminal charges
Lakapi Samoa has suspended Manu Samoa Head Coach – Mase Mahonri Schwalger, effective immediately, following the filing of criminal charges against him last week.
In...
Solomon Islands demand action on shipping emissions at MEPC82
The Solomon Islands are ramping up their fight against climate change, demanding immediate global action on shipping emissions.
At the 82nd session of the Marine...
Palau receives US$80million in COFA grants
On its 30th anniversary of independence on 01 October, Palau received the $80.4 million U.S funds allotted for fiscal 2025 under the renewed economic...
Heine: 80 years of contamination from nuke tests and Marshall Islands has not received an apology
Marshall Islands President Dr Hilda Heine brought an urgent appeal to the Human Rights Council in Geneva to highlight the profound human rights challenges...
Tonga’s PM pushes Pacific-led Climate fund at UNGA79
Forum Chair and Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has called for global backing of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) at the Pacific Resilience...
Condemnation grows after China fires test rocket into central Pacific
Regional defence leaders are continuing to meet in Auckland as the Pacific faces increased geopolitical tension, including pushback against China.
The South Pacific Defence Ministers'...
Climate finance on list of Pacific thematic priorities as negotiators prepare for COP29
Pacific Climate Change Officials gathering in Fiji to firm up and consolidate the Pacific’s thematic priorities on the road to the 29th Conference of...
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U.S backs Taiwan’s continued PIF role, warns of China’s ‘malign activities’ in Pacific
The United States on Tuesday strongly backed Taiwan’s continued participation in the Pacific Islands Forum and accused China of pursuing what it called “malign...
Climate finance must be justice, not charity: Solomon Islands PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has called for climate finance to be treated as climate justice, not charity.
Opening the Fifth Pacific Ocean Pacific...
Experts welcome Fiji Kava Bill but warn it could hit rural families
Fiji’s proposed Kava Bill is being welcomed as a chance to strengthen the industry.
But academics are warning that tough new rules could leave small...