Empowering Pacific women and girls in clean energy transition
The Pacific Community (SPC) has unveiled its Pacific Energy and Gender Initiative (PEGI) project aimed at empowering women and girls in the Pacific region...
Commonwealth leaders discuss ways to improve access to justice for people with disabilities
On 04 March 2024, the Commonwealth Secretariat Human Rights Unit, in partnership with the Commonwealth Disabled People’s Forum (CDPF), convened a side event on...
Indonesia President Jokowi, NZ PM discuss increased trade, Pacific Cooperation
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has met with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Melbourne, Tuesday in order to strengthen bilateral relations between...
Australian registered child sex offender charged for travelling to PNG
A Queensland man, 53, has been charged for allegedly failing to notify police of his intended travel to Papua New Guinea (PNG), breaching his...
Vanuatu Police, aided by U.S Coast Guard, say Chinese vessels violated fishing laws
Six Chinese fishing boats were found to be violating Vanuatu's fisheries law after being inspected by local police who were on board the first...
Emerging stars looking to impress at the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2024
Following the resounding success of the Pacific Challenge 2023 hosted by Lakapi Samoa, the World Rugby-funded tournament is returning to Apia in 2024 for...
Fiji claim first ever Oceania U20s Challenge title
Fiji have defeated the Junior Manu Samoa 31–17, claiming the inaugural Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland.
Two rich cultures and...
‘Not a priority’: U.S’ failure to follow through on funding pledge cause for concern in the region
Geopolitical experts are warning that the Pacific isn’t a priority for the United States and that time is running out for them to be...
Kiingitanga meeting with Pacific leaders highlights issues faced in the region
Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII joined Pacific traditional leaders on Bau Island in Fiji last week, to have conversations about their...
Fukushima nuke wastewater discharge case hearing begins
Japanese citizens have called for a halt to the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean...
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Pacific Elders warn against external influence in regional security
Pacific Elders have warned that growing geopolitical competition is reshaping the region and have called for Pacific security to remain firmly under the control...
Australia chases next Pacific treaty after Fiji win
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seeking to finalise a security deal with the Solomon Islands within months, off the back of a major...
PM Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty secure under historic Australia alliance
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sovereignty remains secure under the newly signed Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance with Australia, stressing that...