Coastal inundation from sea level rise identified as main risk to water quality and availability in Tuvalu
The risks posed by climate-related hazards to the water quality and availability, and water infrastructure in Tuvalu were highlighted on the second day of...
Nauruan president urges collaboration, unity in addressing global challenges
Nauruan President David Adeang on Thursday urged the international community to strengthen collaboration and unity to address complex, yet interrelated challenges facing the world.
“In...
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform sport: IOC President Thomas Bach
During a visit to Fiji for the General Assembly of the Oceania National Olympic Committees, the IOC President said that digitalisation, e-sports and artificial...
Health and Disaster Risk Management experts in Tuvalu discuss findings of climate change risk assessment
Climate change affects every facet of life for Pacific islanders, and for Tuvalu which is one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts...
Milestone for Pacific/U.S Tuna Treaty
A key milestone in the historic Tuna Treaty between the Pacific Island States and the United States has been reached this week with a...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted absolute discharge, Qiliho fined
Suva Magistrate Seini Puamau has granted absolute discharge to former Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama in the University of the South Pacific (USP) case.
Magistrate...
Climate change, AI in focus at Commonwealth’s October meeting in Samoa
Climate change and efforts to keep up with advances in artificial intelligence top the agenda for a Commonwealth meeting set for the small Pacific...
Li Qiang meets with Nauruan President David Adeang
China's Premier Li Qiang has met with Nauruan President David Adeang, who is in China for a state visit, at the Great Hall of...
Forum SG Puna calls for action on Correspondent Banking Relationships
Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna opened the High-Level Event on Correspondent Banking Relationships(CBR) Wednesday with a call for collaboration and action.
“We gather here as...
Tonga Reserve Bank Governor Moeaki urges collaborative action to address correspondent banking challenges in Pacific Islands
Tonga’s Governor of the National Reserve Bank, Tatafu Moeaki Wednesday, addressed the High Level Event on Correspondent Banking Relationships in Sydney with a clear...
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Palau takes charge as Forum Leaders begin talks
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has told regional leaders that the challenge facing...
‘This is the moment to invest’: Cook Islands PM backs Pacific Resilience Facility
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on development partners, philanthropies and institutional investors to back the...
Tonga calls PRF a ‘game-changer’ for Pacific Resilience
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Tonga's Finance Minister Vika Sivoki Lavemaau has described the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as a “game-changer” for the...