Financing implementation of solar energy solutions in the Pacific Island countries
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) said that securing financing for renewable energy projects in Pacific Island Countries (PIC) may be complex due to the...
Cook Islands announces bid to host 2029 Pacific Mini Games
Cook Islands is bidding to host its third Pacific Mini Games, hoping to bring the regional sporting event back to Rarotonga after hosting it...
Fiji-China conducts security review
Fiji's Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has highlighted that Fiji and China are conducting a comprehensive security review.
Tikoduadua emphasised the significance of fostering trust...
Deep-sea mining ban draws closer despite China’s opposition
A halt on companies digging up the deep seabed for valuable metals is now a real possibility after governments agreed to put it on...
No guns, only relief efforts in Bougainville: PNG PM
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has given his assurance to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville (AROB) that police and army personnel going...
Climate crisis: Australia must ready for ‘devastating’ regional disruption, MPs told
Australia must prepare for “devastating” climate-fueled disruption in the Asia-Pacific, including failed states, forced migration and regional conflicts over water shortages, a stark briefing...
Open letter to Pacific Islands Forum leaders and ministers
Dear Pacific Islands Forum leaders and ministers,
Pacific greetings to you. As you prepare to convene in the lead up to the 52nd Pacific Islands...
Flying Fijians coach Raiwalui names team against Japan
Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui continues to test combinations and rotate players as he again names a powerful squad for the test match...
NZ Government strengthens emergency management relationship with Fiji
A new agreement signed today will bolster emergency management cooperation between New Zealand and Fiji, says Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty.
The Memorandum of...
Accountability.Fish applies for “unconditional” WCPFC Observer Status
In a bid to end the practice of international fisheries decision-making bodies conducting some of their most crucial meetings in secret, the Accountability.Fish advocacy...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...