Convention’s 10-year birthday marks commitment to prevent new mercury scare
Banning new mercury mines is among milestones achieved under the Minamata Convention, which is now 10 years old.
To help understand why this international treaty...
Sam Matavesi expected to play for Fiji against England despite father’s death
Fiji’s hooker Sam Matavesi is still expected to face England this weekend despite having dashed back to Cornwall to be with his family following...
Ratuniyarawa replaces Mayanavanua in Fiji squad
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has replaced injured second-row Temo Mayanavanua with Apisalome Ratuniyarawa in his Rugby World Cup 2023 squad ahead of the...
Australian Rugby League Commission confident Pacific Championships will mark new era in international game
The Australian Rugby League Commission believes the inaugural Pacific Championships is the perfect vehicle to build on the momentum of last year's World Cup...
IAEA to conduct first extensive sampling of Marine Environment near Fukushima Daiichi since start of treated water release
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) scientists and international scientific observers will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear...
Vanuatu Opposition labelled Salwai Government as unconstitutional, MP Gracia Shadrack suspended
Vanuatu Opposition bloc of former Prime Minister Sato Kilman has raised concerns over the election of Charlot Salwai, Member of Parliament of Pentecost and...
Pacific governments monitoring Israel-Hamas conflict
The Hamas attacks took place on Israeli soil, but the “unprecedented invasion” has impacted families around the world, including the Pacific.
The Islamist militant group...
Tongan Government steps up to help Kiwi church group in Israel
Tongan officials have stepped up to help members of a New Zealand-based church group who found themselves stuck in Israel after the deadly surprise...
Never forget, 1.5 to Stay Alive
By Tagaloa Cooper, SPREP Director of Climate Change Resilience
Our rally call on our journey to COP28
It rests upon our shoulders to breathe life...
Pacific Resilience Meeting Focus on Strengthened Capacity of Pacific People
The Pacific Resilience Meeting (PRM 2023) is bringing together Pacific people, stakeholders, and experts from across the region to dialogue on building long-term strength,...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...