My decision to endorse the IAEA findings of Fukushima is taken by me as a PM’s prerogative – Rabuka
As the calls continue to call for local and international action to reject the discharging of wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant...
Marshalls ‘astounded’ at exclusion from U.S nuclear compensation plan
Days after United States Congressional leaders and executive branch officials told Marshall Islands leaders there was "no more money" for nuclear test compensation, the...
OPOC Commissioner not concerned with ‘turf war’ and ‘mandate creep’ in the ocean space
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Nadi
The new Pacific Ocean Commissioner is not too concerned with perceptions of ‘turf war’ and ‘mandate creep’ in...
New OPOC office challenged to grow and effectively co-ordinate the Pacific’s growing ocean and policy governance needs
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Nadi
As the new Office for Pacific Ocean Commissioner (OPOC) begins its transition away from the Pacific Islands Forum...
Special envoy urges Pacific nations to ‘ratify and implement’ oceans agreements
By Samantha Magick
The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean says while great strides have been made towards reaching the Sustainable Development Goal...
PNGDF Commander Major General Goina suspended, Commodore Philip Polewara Acting chief
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced the suspension of the Defence Commander, Major General Mark Goina from duties for three months.
This...
Forum SG Puna urges action, ambition at UNFCC-Pacific High Level Climate Meet
"We cannot and should not, be forced to constantly live under the threat of climate change and climate induced disasters, while those most responsible...
Marshall Islands reacts to U.S expansion of nuclear compensation
Within days of United States congressional leaders and executive branch officials telling Marshall Islands leaders there was no more money for nuclear test compensation,...
Maritime bosses agree for more security
The sixth South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces meeting held in Apia last week was hailed a success, with the participants agreeing on...
Drugs in the Pacific traced to South America
The Chair of the Pacific Transnational Crime Network (PTCN) has confirmed that the smuggling of illicit drugs within the region continues to increase, tracing...
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Nauru Parliament backs move to rename nation as Naoero
The Parliament of Nauru has unanimously approved a constitutional amendment to officially rename the country as Naoero, marking a major step toward recognising the...
PNG aims to expand Marine Protected Areas: Kilepa
The third day of the Melanesian Ocean Summit commenced at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, with discussions focusing on the future of marine...
Palau’s marine conservation success rooted in tradition
Steven Victor, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Environment for Palau, shared insights into the country’s successful implementation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and...