Tuvalu’s new PM says democracy and loyalty are reasons for preferring Taiwan over Beijing
The new prime minister in the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu said on Friday his country shares democratic values with Taiwan and reaffirmed that...
Impasse on Pacific nation agreement exposes ‘fundamentally unfair’ finances
U.S agreements with Pacific islands are set to expire this year and Hawaii’s congressional delegation is urging action.
An impasse has exposed Hawaii’s financial burden...
MC13 ends with decisions on dispute reform, development; commitment to continue ongoing talks
World Trade Organisation (WTO) members concluded the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 2 March with the adoption of a Ministerial Declaration...
Fiji to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, including from Fiji, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will...
No WTO deal on fisheries subsidies for Pacific nations, but PANG pleased
A fractious meeting of world trade ministers in Abu Dhabi ended with little to show for the time and money spent early Saturday morning...
Tonga becomes first Pacific island country to apply WHO’s Strategic Toolkit for Assessing Risk (STAR)
On 15 January 2022, a massive volcanic eruption shook the small island nation of Tonga at a scale that the country hadn’t witnessed since...
Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day – United States must comply with Marshall Islands demands for recognition and nuclear justice
By Shaun Burnie
70 years ago, on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a thermonuclear weapon with codename Castle Bravo, exploded with an energy of...
Western Pacific countries at risk of measles outbreaks due to immunisation and surveillance gaps
Measles cases went up 255 percent from 2022 to 2023 in the World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific Region, an increase caused by gaps...
Former Fiji 7s stars take a stand, demand change
Former Fiji 7s reps have now teamed up with one voice and are calling for the removal of current coach Ben Gollings.
This follows our...
Moana Pasifika hold on for thrilling win over Drua
Exhausted Moana Pasifika players have been left praying and rejoicing after resisting a fierce fightback to hang on for an historic 39-36 Super Rugby...
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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...