WHO and UNDP launch US$17.85m GEF-funded project supporting climate resilient health systems in Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are launching a new partnership today to support four countries - Kiribati,...
French President Macron urges New Caledonia to build future after ‘no’ independence vote
French President Emmanuel Macron urged "compatriots" in New Caledonia to forge a common future on Tuesday during a landmark visit, more than a year...
Fiji PM Rabuka cancels China visit
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Tuesday he was forced to cancel an official visit to China after enduring a minor head injury...
Australian Minister holds meaningful discussions with Solomon Islands
Australian Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy held constructive discussions with Solomon Islands’ Ministers during his first day in Honiara.
In meetings...
Asia-Pacific needs disaster warning systems to counter rising climate change risks, report says
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region need to drastically increase their investments in disaster warning systems and other tools to counter rising risks from climate...
U.S Secretary of Interior Haaland highlights conservation investments in Palau
U. S Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has completed a visit to Palau as part of her weeklong visit to the Pacific Islands
She...
Good start vital for Flying Fijians
Having a good start is vital for the Flying Fijians against Samoa on Saturday.
In its first match of the Pacific Battle against Tonga, Fiji...
Fiji Pearls ready for Tonga
Fiji Pearls Head coach Unaisi Rokoura acknowledges the challenge of facing Tonga, as they haven’t defeated them in a while.
To ensure readiness, the team...
OFC Officials to take charge for first time at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
OFC officials have been appointed to their first match at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking charge of Argentina v South Africa on...
16 Pacific Island Countries Unite for Climate Justice
“Where the Pacific goes in relation to addressing the imminent threat of climate change, or lack thereof, is where the rest of the world...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...