PNG Government unshaken by vote-of-no-confidence motion: PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has affirmed that the Government remains steadfast and undeterred by the Opposition’s vote-of-no-confidence motion.
“We had a full...
Preserving Fiji’s Iguana heritage: A conservation effort
In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, Fiji is known for its intense tropical beauty, vibrant culture and astonishing biodiversity.
Among its unique inhabitants, five...
Pacific science body welcomes global maritime ruling as a win for science and the Blue Pacific
The Pacific Community (SPC) welcomes the advisory opinion and the role that evidence-based Pacific science has played in the ruling by the International Tribunal...
France’s Macron makes high-stakes visit to riot-struck New Caledonia
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after...
$800m plan to give Australia major police oversight in Pacific
Australia is set to launch a plan worth more than $800 million (US$528 million) which will give it major oversight of policing in the...
Journalists challenge PNG government over ‘media control policy’
The Papua New Guinea government’s push for news organisations to become its cheer-leading squad is under further scrutiny this week as parliament hears testimony...
Fij Government adopts Open Sky Policy
With Fiji’s visitor economy poised to grow by an additional $4 billion (US$2 billion) over the next 4 years, adopting an open sky policy...
Small Island Developing States can be Nature-Positive Leaders for the World
By Achim Steiner, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez
Small island developing states (SIDS) are scattered across the globe, dotting the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean, the west...
Fijian Drua make changes for Otago Highlanders clash
The Fijian Drua have named their squad for the crucial away-match against the Highlanders this Sunday in Round 14 of Super Rugby Pacific in...
PNG eyes Coates for NRL bid
State of Origin star Xavier Coates has been earmarked as the face of the franchise if Papua New Guinea’s bid for an NRL club...
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...