Forum SG Puna urges action, ambition at UNFCC-Pacific High Level Climate Meet
"We cannot and should not, be forced to constantly live under the threat of climate change and climate induced disasters, while those most responsible...
Marshall Islands reacts to U.S expansion of nuclear compensation
Within days of United States congressional leaders and executive branch officials telling Marshall Islands leaders there was no more money for nuclear test compensation,...
Maritime bosses agree for more security
The sixth South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces meeting held in Apia last week was hailed a success, with the participants agreeing on...
Drugs in the Pacific traced to South America
The Chair of the Pacific Transnational Crime Network (PTCN) has confirmed that the smuggling of illicit drugs within the region continues to increase, tracing...
Vanuatu Opposition demands new Speaker
A motion of no confidence was lodged and registered Friday by the Opposition bloc, moved by Johnny Koanapo, Member of Parliament for Tanna Constituency,...
West Papua high on agenda as MSG leaders set to convene in Port Vila
The Pacific region's focus will shift briefly to Port Vila this week when Vanuatu hosts the heads of governments from Fiji, Papua New Guinea,...
Japan PM Kishida vows safety over Fukushima water release during on-site visit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Sunday during a visit to the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant that he has urged the operator to prioritise...
Pacific Met Week ends with Namaka Declaration strengthening commitment to Pacific Met Services
The Pacific Met Week, comprising of the Sixth Pacific Meteorological Council Meeting (PMC-6), the First Development Partners and Donors Engagement Meeting and the Third...
Pacific won’t entertain boomerang aid: Ahluwalia
The Pacific will not entertain boomerang aid.
This was the sentiment of the University of the South Pacific’s Vice Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia to the...
Pacific Ocean Safeguarded from illegal fishing threats thanks to Operation Island Chief
Marking a significant achievement, Operation Island Chief, a comprehensive surveillance initiative led by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), successfully concluded its mission...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...