Regional tuna expert sounds caution in developing seabed mining
By Richard Naidu
Leading Pacific tuna industry expert, Dr Transform Aqorau, has drawn from the region’s experiences with its massive tuna fisheries industry to...
Pacific Groups join global call for WTO to target big fishing fleets
Pacific civil society groups have joined others from around the world in an open letter calling on trade negotiators at this week's World Trade...
Deepening the Partnership between the Pacific Islands and the IMF
Op-ed by Bo Li and Marshall Mills
Pacific Island countries are renowned the world over for their unique geography, populations, cultures, and way of...
Bring vote of no confidence motion in May: PNG PM Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the Opposition is more than welcome to attempt a vote of no confidence (VONC) against him...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner urges collective action for Ocean Conservation
Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni has highlighted the significance of the OACPS as a vital partner for Pacific countries, stressing the importance of...
Pacific ACP prepares for WTO Ministerial Conference amid global uncertainty
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna has highlighted the Pacific's important role in the success of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in Geneva...
PNG vote of no confidence not entertained
The Papua New Guinea Parliamentary Private Business Committee (PBC) has denied the notice of the motion of the Vote-of-No-Confidence (VONC).
In advising Parliament, Acting Speaker...
Vanuatu referendum seeks to instill stability after revolving-door governments
An upcoming referendum in Vanuatu to outlaw political-party hopping by legislators has sparked lively debate in the Pacific island country, which has faced three...
Tuvalu’s new PM moves closer to being elected as Taiwan, China watch on
Tuvaluan members of parliament are likely to elect a new prime minister on Friday (23 Feb) according to a senior electoral official, and a...
PM Rabuka clarifies Fiji’s position on Israel
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified Fiji’s position on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution titled: “Israeli practices affecting the human rights...
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‘Australia cops out on official Torres Strait role at global climate talks’
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
No specific role is planned for Torres Strait Islanders by the Australian government as it prepares to...
Australia snubs Torres Srait in Melanesia Spearhead Group bid
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving...
Pacific youth declaration at PCNC11 calls for integrated action on biodiversity, climate change and...
Biodiversity, climate and ocean action must be implemented together and not treated in isolation. The health of Pacific reefs, forests, fisheries, and communities depends...