Niue raises concerns over Fukushima radioactive wastewater release
The Government of Niue is concerned over Japan’s release of treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant last Thursday.
More than a million tons...
Tuvalu ‘concerned, dismayed, disappointed’ with Fukushima release
In Tuvalu, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Seve Paeniu said he is “concerned, dismayed, disappointed and kind of surprised” that Japan - which...
SODELPA appeals to Fiji PM over Japan’s nuclear wastewater plan
Social Democratic Liberal Party(SODELPA) leader and deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka has appealed to Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to review his stance on...
Australia tells big development banks to ‘lift their game’ in the Pacific
The Australian government has told big development banks to “lift their game” in the Pacific amid concerns they are approving poor-quality, cut-price projects only...
Tahiti win OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2023
Hosts Tahiti have deservedly retained their OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup title with a clinical 7-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the final...
SIBC granted exclusive rights for live radio coverage of Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation (SIBC) has been granted the exclusive rights to provide live radio coverage of the Pacific Games.
An agreement between SIBC...
The Fukushima Decision: A Betrayal to the Pacific Trust
By Dr Transform Aqorau
The recent announcement from the Japanese government, sanctioning the discharge of recycled waste from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the...
Fiji stun England 30 – 22 and created history with first Twickenham win
Fiji defeated England for the first time in their history, scoring three sensational tries in their 30-22 victory at Twickenham.
Fiji had lost all seven...
Civil society and Forum to hold Japan accountable should anything go wrong with the nuke waste water discharge
Civil society organisations agree with the statement made by Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat General that it will hold the government of Japan “accountable” should...
Solidarity March in Suva opposes Fukushima Waste water release into Pacific
By Rowena Acraman
Amid the commencement of the Fukushima nuclear waste water disposal Thursday, a large crowd of protestors gathered in Suva, Fiji Friday to...
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Fiji, Australia plan ahead for Climate talks
In a significant step toward regional climate advocacy, Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya, held a pivotal meeting with the Australian High...
Solomon Islands PM refuses to convene parliament amid political crisis
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister is refusing to convene parliament next week amid a takeover bid by government defectors who have joined forces with...
Pacific security agreements: lessons from the Iran–U.S–Israel conflict
By Bal Kama
The escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States (U.S) and Israel might seem distant from the Pacific, yet its strategic implications reach...