Frank Lomani’s 50th, Nalaga to debut in crucial Western Force clash
The Fijian Drua have named their squad for the crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Western Force in Lautoka this Saturday.
Head Coach Mick...
Calls for international criminal court to end ‘impunity’ for environmental crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been urged to start investigating and prosecuting individuals who harm the environment.
Academics, lawyers and campaigners from around the...
U.S Coast Guard expands its Pacific reach with Harriet Lane deployment
U. S diplomacy in the South Pacific is getting a boost from the regional deployment of the Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane, which has...
Dismay at decision to host loss and damage advice hub in Geneva
Governments have ignored a recommendation by UN experts and decided to host a network advising on the loss and damage caused by climate change...
Philippines joins biggest case vs climate change, tells court ‘polluters must pay’
The Philippine government stands with the Pacific island nations in their bid to get the world court’s opinion that would provide a legal framework...
Two new PNG Ministers sworn in
Papua New Guinea’s Member for Gumine Lucas Dawa Dekena and Bogia MP Robert Naguri were sworn in Tuesday as Ministers for Education and Energy...
Australia and Tuvalu deal back on track, as Falepili Union gets ratification green light
The Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says Tuvalu’s new government has formally agreed to begin ratifying the landmark Falepili Union with Australia, delivering the federal...
Vanuatu acknowledges Australian concerns over security
Vanuatu's government has acknowledged the concerns of Australia and New Zealand when it comes to security in the region after its recently elected prime...
Australian-born judge challenges deportation from Kiribati amid long-running judicial crisis
David Lambourne, an Australian-born high court judge whose attempted deportation two years ago from Kiribati sparked a judicial crisis in the Pacific nation, appeared...
King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy campaigner
The involvement in the government by King Tupou VI is a return to the “dark ages” for the Kingdom, a long time campaigner for...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Pacific climate champions to turn Pre-COP momentum into COP31 outcomes
Pacific political climate champions must turn the region’s priorities into concrete outcomes at COP31, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says.
Speaking at the...
COP30 President backs climate finance push and implementation drive ahead of COP31
COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago says stronger cooperation between governments, finance ministers and development banks will be critical to turning global climate...
Bowen defends Australia’s climate role amid coal export concerns
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s shift towards renewable energy is central to its efforts to work with Pacific countries...