Palau President Whipps wins second term in a commanding victory
By Kambes Kesolei
Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr has clinched another term in office, decisively defeating former President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr in a race...
At the opening of COP29, the world is reminded “we are on a road to ruin”
The dire reality of the climate crisis was highlighted for the world to remember as 40,000 delegates, including a strong representation from Pacific Island...
1.5 to stay Alive for Pacific countries is non-negotiable
As thousands of delegates descend upon Azerbaijan for 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the lead...
Pacific nations don’t want ‘boomerang aid’ for climate
Facing physical and ecological threats, Pacific Island experts are demanding their experience, and history is better understood to inform local and global climate action.
Releasing...
COP29: Push for agreement on a new climate finance deal ‘right from the start’
Following another year of record-high global heat and extreme weather events, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told negotiators at COP29 in Baku that setting...
Flying Fijians shift focus to Spain after Welsh victory
The Flying Fijians move on to the next assignment on their four-match Autumn Tour of Europe, as the focus shifts to Spain.
Head coach Mick...
Kiribati voices concern over ongoing missile testing in the Pacific Ocean
The Kiribati government says it is deeply concerned about ongoing intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) testing in the Pacific Ocean.
Last week, the U.S military launched...
Trump, 1.5 C breach weigh on UN COP climate finance talks
Pacific delegates fear the implications of a Trump presidency and breach of the 1.5-degree Celsius warming target will overshadow negotiations on climate finance at...
Commodore Philip Polewara is PNG army chief
Commodore Philip Polewara has now been appointed as chief of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and promoted to the rank of rear...
OACPS SG Georges Chikoti honoured for leading sustainable development in the global south
OACPS Secretary-General Georges Rebelo Chikoti was honoured in Oviedo, Asturias, with the prestigious Royal Corps of Nobility’s Award, spotlighting the organisation's impactful work in...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes
Pacific political climate champions must turn the region’s priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.
Speaking at the...
COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive ahead of COP31
COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago says stronger cooperation between governments, finance ministers and development banks will be critical to turning global climate...
Bowen defends Australia’s climate role amid coal export concerns
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries...