New Zealand Defence Force wraps up raft of Solomon Islands support
More than 200 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel have completed a successful deployment to assist with Solomon Islands' general election, and provide other...
Palau President Whipps: ‘We are headed in the right direction’
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has boldly declared that the state of the republic “is strong and getting stronger” and that Palau is headed...
Pacific negotiators feel the pressure as INC ramps up work to meet deadline
Delegates from 14 Pacific countries advocating their national and regional priorities at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an...
Samoa, as Chair of AOSIS, flags special circumstances of SIDS at plastic treaty talks
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Opposition parties CARE and Solomon Islands United Party signs coalition pact
A Coalition Agreement was signed by leaders of four political parties on Saturday to form the next government in Solomon Islands.
The four political parties...
Key milestone for Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa programme
Pacific Island and Timor-Leste nationals will be able to register for Australia's new Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) programme from 03 June 2024, providing new...
Call on the plastic treaty to include legally binding obligations and implementing mechanisms to address legacy plastics
The plastics treaty needs to include legally binding obligations that cover the full lifecycle of plastics including addressing legacy plastic already in the marine...
The Pacific region sees abnormal impacts of El Niño and a return to neutral conditions
The Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF) provides a platform for the review of recent climate, while also looking ahead, detailing information on likely...
UNDP Pacific-Pacific Islands Forum Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to...
NSW Waratahs complete perfect season with commanding win over Fijian Drua
The NSW Waratahs have claimed their fifth Super Rugby Women's title with a 50-14 win over the Fijian Drua at Ballymore.
Winger Desiree Miller finished...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...