Marshall Islands President calls on the world to declare war on climate change
President David Kabua says the future of the Marshall Islands and all low lying islands states hangs in the balance due to the effects...
Marshall Islands says U.S must address nuclear legacy for deal on future ties
The president of the Marshall Islands said on Wednesday his Pacific island nation was "cautiously optimistic" it could soon finalise a deal on future...
Kiwa Initiative launches second round of project proposals for Pacific
By ‘Ema Fe’ao, USP Journalism student
Kiwa Initiative is a multi-donor programme, that seeks to increase climate change resilience through nature-based solutions in the Pacific.
This...
Tuvalu Parliament unanimously approve new amended Constitution, to come into force on 01 October
Tuvalu's Parliament has unanimously approved the proposed Constitution of Tuvalu Bill 2023 – endorsing 26 amendments proposed by the Parliamentary Review Committee led by...
Pacific Oceans Commissioner welcomes signing of BBNJ Agreement
Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni has welcomed Pacific countries signing the Biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement in New York and...
Fiji’s PM champions Climate Justice at UN General Assembly
During a compelling speech at Thematic Session 2 of the UN General Assembly Climate Ambition Summit, titled "Delivering Climate Justice: Accelerating Ambition and Implementation...
Tuvalu Constitution updated: culture, climate change and decolonisation
By Simon Kofe and Jess Marinaccio
On 05 September 2023, I (Kofe) announced the unanimous passage by Tuvalu’s parliament of the Constitution of Tuvalu Act...
Push to amend Tuvalu’s Constitution to add geographical co-ordinates and archipelagic baseline
A number of significant amendments to Tuvalu's Constitution have been proposed by the Constitution Review Parliamentary Select Committee.
Amongst the 26 proposed changes, the Committee...
SIDS are being ravaged and bearing the terrible burden of bigger countries’ pursuit of profit: AOSIS Chair Mata’afa
Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and Samoan Prime Minister, Fiame Mata'afa has told the UN Climate Ambition Summit in New...
Fiji take centre stage in historic BBNJ Treaty signing at the United Nations
In a momentous occasion held within the halls of the United Nations building on Wednesday, Fiji proudly stood as one of the first nations...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...