Eight women secure seats in joint Solomon Islands elections
In a historic development, a total of eight women have secured seats in the joint Solomon Islands elections.
Three will serve in the national parliament,...
Australia and Papua New Guinea leaders trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground
Australia and Papua New Guinea’s prime ministers on Tuesday began trekking into the South Pacific island nation’s mountainous interior to commemorate a pivotal World...
Fiji steps up against terrorism risks
There is scope for spillover effects from past terrorist activities in South East Asia and Middle East which could fuel terrorism and violent extremism...
The Climate Crises & High Debt-Levels in the Pacific: Who will pay?
OP-ED by Adam Wolfenden
As Fiji and neighbouring Pacific Island Countries face the daunting prospect of dealing with unprecedented national debt levels and the effects...
Fijian Drua women ready for the Tahs
Fijian Drua players have developed really well over the past few weeks.
This is according to their head coach, Mosese Rauluni.
Following their victory in the...
Waratahs wary of bullet Buna as minor premiers look to complete perfect season
The NSW Waratahs understand shutting down Fijian Drua fullback Atelaite Buna is crucial towards re-gaining the Super Rugby Women's title at Ballymore on Sunday.
The...
Fewer Tropical Cyclones observed than forecast over November 2023 to April 2024 in the southwest Pacific
The Pacific National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NHMS) heard fewer Tropical Cyclones (TCs) have been observed than were predicted in the southwest Pacific over...
Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
Solomon Islands faces a tense wait for an election result after opposition parties pulled ahead of incumbent Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare's OUR party, as...
China rebuff in Australia PM’s Anzac Day PNG push
Stronger ties between Papua New Guinea and Australia will help promote Pacific stability and freedom, Anthony Albanese says, invoking the legacy of World War...
Solomon Islands: No clear winner as lobbying to form next government intensifies
Lobbying to form Solomon Islands' next government is intensifying.
With only four more seats in the 50-member parliament yet to be officially declared, there is...
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GCF says Pacific Climate finance must deliver
By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has warned that climate finance will mean little for the Pacific unless projects are delivered, citing...
SIDS push for more Climate finance for nature-based solutions
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are calling for simpler access to climate and biodiversity finance, more grant and concessional funding and greater investment in...
Pacific Youth demand a voice in biodiversity decisions
Pacific youth are calling for a permanent and funded role in biodiversity decision-making, warning that the choices made over the next five years will...