‘We’re losing our culture, our values’: FSM
It has taken almost five months for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to receive funding support from the United States under the Compact...
Amid Illicit drug boom, Is the Pacific’s regional security architecture fit for purpose?
By Jose Sousa-Santos
In January, Fiji police seized more than four tonnes of methamphetamine during two raids in Nadi, marking one of the largest...
Pacific meth usage could become epidemic if left unchecked – expert
A leading academic in the Pacific says New Zealand needs to take a more proactive approach when it comes to drug trafficking in countries...
NZ to cooperate on marine resources in Palau
New Zealand and Palau will cooperate more closely on oceans and marine resources, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
“Marine resources are a critical source...
NZ RSE Scheme revitalised and cap increased
The RSE scheme is central to our relationships in the Pacific and has delivered tremendous benefits to everyone involved, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters...
Illicit Drugs Are Undermining Pacific Security
By Jose Sousa-Santos
A quick succession of drug busts in Fiji earlier this year — the seizure of 3.5 tons of crystal methamphetamine followed by...
Flying Fijians rely on new talent
Flying Fijians’ head coach Mick Byrne had to bring in six uncapped players into his Pacific Nations Cup extended squad as experienced players were...
Samoa rugby’s centennial starts next weekend
Lakapi Samoa Chief Executive Officer Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai confirmed that the union will be celebrating their 100-year anniversary on 25 August.
“Yes, we will be...
Kalokolevu Village unites in mangrove restoration to combat climate change
In the heart of Kalokolevu village on the outskirts of Fiji’s capital, Suva, an important initiative unfolded as villagers and students united to protect...
Unity Fiji leader Narube slams coalition Government over constitution inaction
Unity Fiji leader, Savenaca Narube has criticised Fiji's coalition government for failing to address the country's 2013 Constitution, accusing them of inaction and political...
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Pacific nations emit less than 0.03 percent of the world’s greenhouse gases, yet pay...
By Paul Dargusch, Asadul Islam
The Pacific Islands are home to some of the world's most extraordinary natural assets.
From the tropical forests of Papua New...
GCF approves US$250m grant for climate resilience in 14 Pacific countries
Fourteen Pacific Island countries will benefit from a US$1.06 billion regional climate programme backed by a US$250 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) grant to...
Fiji secures US$35.2m GCF grant to protect Great Sea Reef
Fiji’s efforts to protect the Great Sea Reef and strengthen coastal communities against climate change will receive a US$35.2 million grant from the Green...