Small Islands: COP29 Presidency must commit to urgent delivery of Climate commitments
The most significant political global gathering on climate change since COP28 is just a day away, with countries coming together at the Copenhagen Climate...
Japan vows to build peaceful future for Pacific islands
Defence Minister Minoru Kihara pledged Wednesday that Japan will work with Pacific island nations to build a future of peace, stability, and prosperity for...
Former Kiribati leader rejects Chinese police on island
Pacific nations can't afford to snub Chinese money as they struggle with the impacts of climate change but foreign police being shipped in should...
Micronesian official sees benefits from economic partnership with China
An official from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) says his nation values its relationship with China in terms of its economic partnership, which...
Shipping sector pushes to keep emissions-tax cash for itself
Shipping negotiators for governments at UN talks this week want a proposed tax on the sector’s emissions to be spent mostly on cleaning up...
Fiji Cabinet approves bid for NRL license
Fiji's Cabinet has agreed that Rugby League Bid (Fiji) Limited facilitate the bid to secure a licence to enter the Australian National Rugby League...
Fijian Drua make five changes for Waratahs clash
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has made five changes to his run-on side to face the New South Wales Waratahs in round five of...
Members of European Parliament endorse the conclusion of the Samoa Agreement
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has approved the conclusion of the Samoa Agreement, on the partnership between the EU and members of the...
Peacekeepers in Lebanon: ‘Deep concern’ over continued hostilities: UN
The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Tuesday voiced deep concern over the escalation in the exchanges of fire across, and increasingly beyond, the Blue...
Palau businesses brace for potential minimum wage hikes
Palau’s national congress, the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), is considering two proposals to raise the minimum wage.
The government has advocated for an increase for...
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China’s policing plans should be sidelined, says top Solomons minister
One of Solomon Islands’ most senior ministers has called for security and policing co-operation with China to be sidelined in a boost for Australia’s...
Forum DSG Solofa calls for deeper regional integration as economic pressures mount
Pacific Islands Forum Deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa has warned that the Pacific faces mounting economic pressures from global geopolitical instability and rising fuel...
3.2 million leaflets for New Caledonian voters
By Nic Macllellan in Noumea
Millions of leaflets with candidate lists and party propaganda have been collated for distribution to voters across New Caledonia, in...