Expectations mount as Loss and Damage fund staggers to its feet
The newly appointed board of the climate finance world’s latest entry – the hard-won UN “loss and damage” fund – will likely hold its...
Vanuatu submits written statement to world’s highest court
Vanuatu's Ambassador to Europe, George Maniuri, has submitted the national written statement regarding the obligations of states to climate change to the world's highest...
World Bank event puts focus on Corresponding Banking Relationships (CBR) in Pacific
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat with the support of the World Bank, will be hosting a high-level event on Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR) from...
Indonesian military apologises after West Papuan man filmed being tortured in water-filled barrel
Graphic footage of a West Papuan man bound in a water-filled barrel and being beaten and cut with knives by Indonesian soldiers has drawn...
New U.S military command soon to form on Guam to centralise tasks in island region
The U.S Indo-Pacific Command will soon establish a new military command on Guam that will form the nucleus of defence operations in the surrounding...
NZ to provide support for Solomon Islands election
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins Monday announced New Zealand will provide logistics support for the upcoming Solomon Islands election.
“We’re sending...
Chinese, Nauruan presidents hold talks for first time since resuming ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nauruan President David Adeang held talks in Beijing on Monday.
Xi noted that Nauru's political decision to adhere to the...
Marshall Islands launches public engagement on new Compact deal
While both Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have endorsed their new Compacts of Free Association with Washington, the Marshall Islands just...
State of Emergency declared in East Sepik Province
Papua New Guinea’s East Sepik Provincial Administration has declared a state of emergency, effective Monday, until further notice.
Mother nature in the last few days...
Dieback disease affecting kava farmers
The majority of kava farmers in Fiji are facing issues with the dieback disease.
This was highlighted during the Regional Kava Development Strategy and Geographical...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...