Former Kiribati President Anote Tong visits Australia to advocate for Fossil Fuel Free Pacific
Former President of Kiribati Anote Tong, arrives in Australia on Saturday this week for a national speaking tour, focus on the critical need to...
Empowering Pacific women and girls in clean energy transition
The Pacific Community (SPC) has unveiled its Pacific Energy and Gender Initiative (PEGI) project aimed at empowering women and girls in the Pacific region...
Commonwealth leaders discuss ways to improve access to justice for people with disabilities
On 04 March 2024, the Commonwealth Secretariat Human Rights Unit, in partnership with the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF), convened a side event on...
Indonesia President Jokowi, NZ PM discuss increased trade, Pacific Cooperation
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has met with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Melbourne, Tuesday in order to strengthen bilateral relations between...
Australian registered child sex offender charged for travelling to PNG
A Queensland man, 53, has been charged for allegedly failing to notify police of his intended travel to Papua New Guinea (PNG), breaching his...
Vanuatu Police, aided by U.S Coast Guard, say Chinese vessels violated fishing laws
Six Chinese fishing boats were found to be violating Vanuatu's fisheries law after being inspected by local police who were on board the first...
Emerging stars looking to impress at the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024
Following the resounding success of the Pacific Challenge 2023 hosted by Lakapi Samoa, the World Rugby-funded tournament is returning to Apia in 2024 for...
Fiji claim first ever Oceania U20s Challenge title
Fiji have defeated the Junior Manu Samoa 31–17, claiming the inaugural Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
Two rich cultures and...
‘Not a priority’: U.S’ failure to follow through on funding pledge cause for concern in the region
Geopolitical experts are warning that the Pacific isn’t a priority for the United States and that time is running out for them to be...
Kiingitanga meeting with Pacific leaders highlights issues faced in the region
Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII joined Pacific traditional leaders on Bau Island in Fiji last week, to have conversations about their...
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France reaffirms commitment to Pacific disaster preparedness with €1 million contribution
As funding for humanitarian preparedness becomes increasingly constrained worldwide, the Pacific Community (SPC) has welcomed the Government of France’s €1 million (US$1.16 million) contribution...
Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.
Representatives of the ULMWP were this...
Court to decide Solomon Islands PM’s fate on 01 May in Court of appeal...
After three weeks of intense legal arguments, the nation now waits for 01 May, when the Solomon Islands Court of Appeal will deliver a...