Children at risk as yet another severe cyclone batters Vanuatu: UNICEF Pacific
UNICEF Pacific is ready to respond and ensure the survival and protection of children in the aftermath of the severe tropical cyclone Lola, which...
Google to run internet cables to Pacific islands in Australia-U.S deal
Alphabet's Google will run undersea cables powering internet access to at least eight far-flung Pacific Ocean nations under a joint U.S-Australian deal set to...
Macdonald unveils four-point plan to subdue Fiji Bati Maika Sivo
-After taking his Kumuls try tally from five to nine in the space of 40 minutes against Cook Islands, veteran flyer Nene Macdonald reckons...
PNG Kumuls reshuffle
Papua New Guinea Kumuls centre Justin Olam has been ruled out of the Pacific Championship Bowl while McKenzie Yei and centre Rodrick Tai will...
Motion of no confidence moved against Nauru President Kun
A vote of no confidence against President Russ Joseph Kun was moved by Member for Anabar, Ijuw, Anibare Maverick Eoe at the sitting of...
No cabinet reshuffle, Siromi Turaga still the AG – Fiji PM Rabuka
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Siromi Turaga remains the island nation’s Attorney General and Justice Minister despite a cabinet reshuffle announcement...
WTO members reach deal to support least-developed countries on path to graduation
The World Trade Organisation (WTO)General Council has reached an important milestone Monday in the global efforts to assist least-developed countries (LDCs) on the path...
Severe tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu
Tropical cyclone Lola has cut off communications with the Penama province since last night as it makes landfall on the northern islands, says Vanuatu...
Fiji PM Rabuka’s comments lack urgency and empathy for the escalating climate emergency in the Pacific: Opposition MP Koya
Fiji Opposition Member of Parliament, Faiyaz Koya has criticised Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka for comments he made during his visit to Australia, suggesting a...
Surge of formal acceptances of Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies — entry into force closer
Seven World Trade Organisation (WTO) members deposited their instruments of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 23 October, propelling the much-anticipated entry...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...