‘Realities of climate change’: FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Wesley Simina has declared a national emergency due to severe drought, and sent it to his country's Congress...
Marshall Islands seeks to partner with Japan on nuclear issues
The president of the Marshall Islands has asked Japan to share what it learned from the wartime atomic bombings and the 2011 nuclear disaster...
Palau’s President relieved by security pact funding approval
Critical funds to counter China in the Pacific are finally on their way to three U.S allies: Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands.
On Friday,...
Empowering Pacific Youth: Amplifying Climate Action through Social Media Advocacy
In a concerted effort to address climate change and amplify awareness on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Regional Hub for the Pacific is proud...
Set pieces are getting better, Fijian Drua prepare for Chiefs backlash
The Fijian Drua are adamant they can improve their set pieces for the remainder of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Coach Mick Byrne said he...
Penina pioneers prove ‘Pacific women are worth investing in’
Just three matches into their existence, Penina Pasifika is fast becoming one of rugby’s great success stories.
Supported by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports programme,...
Samoa hosts key technical workshop ahead of SIDS4 Conference
A three-day technical workshop is underway in Apia, Samoa from 11 - 13 March in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Small Islands...
Some progress, more to be done for Pacific women, Forum tells CSW68
Climate disasters and gender violence are amongst the biggest threats causing poverty in the Pacific, and worsening gender inequality, says the Pacific Islands Forum.
In...
UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights amid disturbing trends
The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need to defend women's rights which are under threat, citing a reversal in hard-won progress, increasing...
Bird says he is not desperate to become PNG prime minister
East Sepik Governor and alternative Prime Minister Allan Bird says he is not desperate to become Papua New Guinea prime minister.
“But someone needs to...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...