Australia not giving up on 2026 climate conference
Australian officials are putting on a brave face amid reports they've all but given up hosting the 2026 global climate conference.
With just days left...
ENBi marks a turning point for Pacific Tuna development
By Emily Vivalesi Moli
The Pacific Ocean is home to the largest tuna stock in the world, yet the issue of monitoring, sustainability and financial...
“We must now raise our children and grandchildren in a world full of fear and uncertainty” – FSM at COP30
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called on the international community to step up its climate action, warning that the window to prevent...
“Climate change is not an unfolding story; it is a lived reality” – Kiribati at COP30
Kiribati has called on world leaders to urgently step up climate action and finance, warning that rising seas pose an existential threat to the...
Pacific Islands Forum to Observe the General Elections in Tonga
A Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Election Observer Mission is currently in Tonga to observe the Kingdom's general election today Thursday, 20 November 2025.
The Forum's...
Transparency is not a choice: Fiame responds to PM’s ban on Samoa Observer
When a person holds public office, transparency is an obligation, not a choice, said former Prime Minister and leader of the Samoa Uniting Party...
Media crackdown sets “dangerous precedent”: USP Journalism Students warn Samoa
The Journalism Students’ Association (JSA) at the University of the South Pacific has issued a sharp warning over what it calls an escalating attack...
Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transhipment
The Pew Charitable Trust believes the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) needs to do more on port side measures in order to reduce...
HSBC SVNS Series to debut in New York
World Rugby and USA Rugby, in partnership with TEG Rugby Live, have announced New York as the host of the HSBC SVNS series leg...
Rugby icons announced to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 (RWC 2027) Wednesday confirmed a star-studded talent line-up who will lead fans through the RWC 2027 Draw, an...
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