Special Procedure Communications and official Statement on Fukushima Wastewater disposal plans
On behalf of Ocean Vision Legal (OVL) and the civil society groups, movements and alliances from the Pacific, Asia and the United States, we...
Pacific countries urged to take advantage of geopolitical interests to support ocean governance
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Nadi
The Republic of Marshall Islands national ocean policy is premised on working 'smarter' and not 'harder.'
Glen Joseph, the...
Vanuatu’s National Ocean Policy addresses some outstanding ocean related territorial disputes
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Nadi
The government of Vanuatu hopes the long-standing joint submission with Fiji and Solomon Islands to extend their outer...
A new chapter for Pacific ocean governance
By Samantha Magick
The new Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni says the support expressed for his office and appointment from Pacific Islands regional agencies,...
Fukushima discharge expected to start Thursday, Pacific remains divided
By Samantha Magick
Discharge of treated water stored at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Japan is expected to begin on Thursday, 24 August,...
Japan to start releasing Fukushima water from Thursday
Japan has said it will start releasing more than one million metric tonnes of treated radioactive water from the devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant...
OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup 2023 kicks off in Papeete, Tahiti
Four nations, one prize: the chance to play at February's FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai beckons for one of Tahiti, Solomon Islands,...
Folau out, Moala in as ‘Ikale Tahi name World Cup squad
There is no Israel Folau in the 'Ikale Tahi's Rugby World Cup 32-member squad list released by the Tonga Rugby Union in Nuku'alofa on...
Taekwondo coach Scurry concerned over readiness of Honiara for Pacific Games
Australian taekwondo coach Bianca Scurry has claimed that Honiara has many problems to address before the 2023 Pacific Games.
Scurry travelled to Honiara in Solomon...
IAEA Director General Statement on Discharge of Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Treated Water
The Government of Japan announced today that it requested Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) to promptly proceed with its preparations for the discharge...
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Lakapi Samoa has announced the appointment of Fuimaono Bella Milo as Head Coach of the Manusina national team.
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