Solomon Islands implements landmark ban on single-use Plastics
It’s the dawn of a new era in Solomon Islands as the country officially gazetted a regulation to ban certain types of single-use plastics.
Starting...
Tonga’s no confidence vote against PM spotlights political fracture
Lines of party and political allegiances in Tonga's parliament appear to have shifted in the wake of a failed vote of no confidence against...
Stop calling people ‘climate refugees’
By Kalia Ruth Barkai
Despite the rejection of the term “climate refugee” by the United Nations refugee agency, and the International Organisation on Migration (IOM),...
“Hold your heads high”, Flying Fijians told
“Hold your heads high”.
This was the message by the President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere to the Flying Fijians team after their 32-26 loss to...
Games like this makes us better, wants consistency in refereeing :Flying Fijians coach Raiwalui
The Flying Fijians were met with a challenging and high-intensity game in their first Rugby World Cup pool match that could potentially benefit their...
Fiji told they are owed apology after referee’s “grotesque” decisions vs Wales
English referee Matthew Carley has been slammed for his performance during Wales' Rugby World Cup win over Fiji, with the Pacific Islanders told they...
Pacific Ocean Science Conference: calling for Pacific-led solutions for our Ocean
The Pacific Community’s (SPC) Pacific Islands Conference on Ocean Science and Ocean Management, begins today in Fiji with more than 200 delegates from across...
2050 Strategy and 2050 Implementation Plan are our guiding documents as a region: Forum SG
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has highlighted the 2050 Strategy and its implementation plan as the collective vision of the Blue Pacific...
PCC General Secretary warns Pacific household to be wary of “Indo-Pacific tug-of-war”
The Indo-Pacific tug-of-war has already begun to fray the mat of our Pasifika Household, warns the Pacific Conference of Churches.
Speaking at the Synod of...
Fiji PM pledges ongoing dialogue on Fukushima waste discharge
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed his commitment to closely monitor expert analysis of treated wastewater discharge from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant...
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No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office...
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...
France delays New Caledonia referendum
By Nic Maclellan
Bowing to reality, the French government has abandoned plans to hold a referendum on March 15 to consider a new political statute...