PALM worker deaths increase fourfold amid expanding scheme and increasing reliance on participants
Twenty-nine people in the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme (PALM) have died in the last financial year, making it the deadliest period in the history...
France welcomes the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the resolution concerning the Ocean Conference
France welcomes the UN General Assembly’s adoption on 18 December of the resolution it introduced with Costa Rica establishing the terms of the third...
West Papuan Christmas marred by ongoing humanitarian crisis
The President of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP)Benny Wenda has highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by tens of thousands of West...
ICJ authorises Pacific Islands Forum and AOSIS to participate in the Climate Change proceedings
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has authorised the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), at their request,...
Pacific faces new battle: plastic addiction
It’s a familiar story.
While Pacific negotiators recently emerged disappointed but resolute over the result of the climate change negotiations in Dubai, they are also...
Australia urged to back Pacific neighbour’s independence to ward off China
A South Pacific island central to Australia’s regional stability has urged the Albanese government to support its quest for independence as China ramps up...
Absolute power
A controversial government directive that will make politicians sole financial controllers of their districts has come under fire by bureaucrats.
The National Government’s Form 11...
Sir Collin Tukuitonga leads WHO transition team for incoming Western Pacific Regional Director
Sir Collin Tukuitonga will help pave the way for the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) incoming Western Pacific Regional Director, Tongan surgeon Dr Saia Ma’u...
Pacific countries look to strengthening Teieniwa Vision at UN meeting
By Leilani Reklai, at the UN COSP10 in Atlanta, U.S, for the Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network
Pacific Countries at the Tenth Session of the...
FIFA support helps Pacific nations return to international stage
American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga all made a welcome return to the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking following a challenging period for the Polynesian nations.
The recent...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...