GEF Council approves more than $700 million for vast environmental needs
Global Environment Facility member countries has approved US$736.4 million in funding, including new support for the Great Green Wall, a landmark initiative focused on...
Rufino Varea appointed Regional Director of PICAN
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has appointed Rufino Varea as its new Regional Director.
Hailing from Oinafa Village in Rotuma, Rufino Varea brings extensive...
Australia boosting aid to Papua New Guinea for landslide recovery and security
Australia will provide a further AUD$2 million (US$1.3 million) to support reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea after last month’s deadly landslide, the government...
Fiji Military Forces takes responsibility for patrol boat Puamau grounding: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) takes full responsibility for the running aground of the $20million (US$10 million) RFNS Puamau, says Commander Major...
Sinalei preps up to host King Charles in Samoa
The Sinalei Resort in Siumu is continuing preparations to host the head of the Commonwealth and British Monarch King Charles III.
He will be part...
OPINION: Small Island Developing States need finance to tackle climate crisis
By Patricia Scotland, Secretary General of the Commonwealth
In the last few weeks, sadly more than 100 people have died from oppressive heat in India.
In...
Fijiana secure historic victory over Japan, focused on next challenge
In a turnaround performance from last week, the Fijiana XV redeemed themselves with a convincing 24-15 victory over Japan at Churchill Park last night.
The...
NRL wants me to stay out of PNG discussions: Olam
Justin Olam feels rugby league powerbrokers have not consulted him about the Papua New Guinea expansion bid for fear he will warn against fast-tracking...
‘We cannot have peace without independence’ – New Caledonia government
As New Caledonia passes the one-month mark since violent and deadly clashes erupted on 13 May, there has been no clear path put forward...
Australia to process PNG visa within seven days
Australia will process travel visa applications from Papua New Guinea citizens within seven days, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
“We are welcoming Papua New...
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Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian...
Fiji has defended its vote in favour of ending the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, saying its position is grounded...
El Niño makes its presence felt across the Pacific; countries share impacts at PICOF-19
The current ‘super El Niño’ that has been established in the Pacific is making its presence known, and felt, across the region.
Countries attending the...
GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund
A US$15 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) investment will help establish a US$60 million fund to finance locally owned businesses protecting reefs and strengthening...