Asia-Pacific’s climate cash conundrum: Why funding remains elusive
Despite years of voicing concerns, vulnerable nations grapple with a maze of red tape and resource hurdles.
By Subel Rai Bhandari
The global climate adaptation week...
Radradra in doubt for Portugal, Flying Fijians qualify for 2027 RWC
The Flying Fijians coaching staff is expected to make minimal changes to their matchday 23 against Portugal in their last Rugby World Cup pool...
Fijians playing for more than a result after tragic loss
By Iliesa Tora
The Flying Fijians will be playing for more than just a win against Portugal on Monday morning in Toulouse.
Players have rallied...
Tonga positive as they prepare for Romania
By Iliesa Tora
Tonga defence coach Dale MacLeod says the experience of playing against top teams like the Springboks has given the players more knowledge...
Frizell bolsters Tonga pack after withdrawal of Taumalolo
NSW Origin forward Tyson Frizell will bolster a Tonga squad of hardened international players and NRL young guns for the historic Test series against...
Dates set for the signing of Samoa Agreement between OACPS and EU: Forum SG
The post-Cotonou deal between the European Union (EU) and the 79-member of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) is set to...
Pacific Islands Forum head says yes vote on Indigenous voice would ‘elevate Australia’ on world stage
Australia’s credibility would be boosted on the world stage if the yes vote wins the looming Indigenous voice referendum, a senior Pacific leader says.
Henry...
Tuvalu outlaws discrimination on basis of sex, disability in new constitution
The Pacific island country of Tuvalu has prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex and disability – provided it doesn’t conflict with traditional values...
Forum Trade officials meets in Suva
Trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum member countries met today in Suva, ahead of Friday’s Trade Ministers Meeting.
The meeting focuses on regaining lost growth...
Westpac to maintain Pacific presence, cancels sale of PNG, Fiji banks
Westpac has decided to maintain a presence in the South Pacific after the federal government indicated it wants to see Australian companies maintain a...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...