Tuvalu to receive US$23million to enhance its international airport and runway
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved US$23 million (approximately AUD$35.3 million) in grant financing to bolster Tuvalu's aviation sector.
The Tuvalu Safe...
Top diplomat denies U.S trying to militarise the Pacific
The U.S Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs tells 1News in New Zealand that America’s aim is to create a...
Forum SG Puna to discuss AUKUS with Australian PM
The AUKUS trilateral security pact will be on the agenda for discussions between the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
UN office in Fiji skirting around reports of local staff sackings
The United Nations multi-country office in Fiji is refusing to confirm or deny reports it has sacked up to 40 local employees and is...
PNG Parliament passes Ombudsman bill
A Member of Papua New Guinea Parliament found guilty under the Leadership Code and dismissed from office will stay out for five years before...
Europe’s top science panel supports call for moratorium on deep-sea mining
National science academies from across Europe have become the latest group to announce their support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, a proposed but...
Paris delivers mandate for zero draft as momentum builds towards plastic treaty
The global community is one step closer towards a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, with the second session...
AS Academy Féminine win first-ever OFC Women’s Champions League with victory over Koloale FC in Port Moresby
AS Academy Féminine have come from behind to beat Koloale FC 4-1 and deservedly win the inaugural OFC Women's Champions League title in Port...
Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals confirmed
The ACT Brumbies will fly the flag for Australian Rugby in the semi-finals of the 2023 Harvey Norman Super Rugby Pacific.
On the back of...
Fijian Drua outdone by Crusaders, but fans ‘can’t wait’ for 2024 season
The Fijian Drua had to sail through rough seas in Christchurch as they were outdone 49-8 by the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...