PM Sogavare says MSG has new approach to West Papua issue; Opposition leader Wale says, ‘PM is Judas’
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a fresh approach in addressing the longstanding West Papuan issue, as confirmed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare...
Visa-Free Movement in the Pacific Islands: The Future of Blue Economy Integration
By Dr Transform Aqorau
In the vast expanse of the Pacific, spanning from the equator's warmth to the temperate zones, the Pacific Islands have always...
Tonga’s aging population expected to rise, long term care remains under-developed
Long term care for older people in Tonga remains under-developed – with estimates putting life expectancy to increase to above 70.2 years for men...
Social protection in the Pacific needs to be more disability inclusive – ADB
A recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) revealed that social protection in the Pacific needs to be more disability inclusive.
The ADB estimates...
Pacific divided on Biden’s charm offensive with calls for more ‘results on the ground’
U.S president Joe Biden’s latest bid to woo Pacific nations has been broadly welcomed by the region’s leaders and analysts, while some called for...
Solomon Islands prime minister says U.S must respect not lecture Pacific
The prime minister of Solomon Islands has criticised Washington, saying the U.S must respect Pacific leaders, after Joe Biden pledged US$200m for the region...
Fiji PM Rabuka advocates his vision of a ‘Zone of Peace’ in the Pacific on the global stage
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, has been promoting the message of peace in the Pacific region at two prominent global meetings: the United Nations...
World Bank Provides US$11.5 million grant to boost Tuvalu’s Climate and disaster resilience, preparedness, and response
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors recently approved US$11.5 million (AUD$18 million) in new grant financing to Tuvalu.
The Tuvalu First Climate and Disaster...
New Zealand break Fiji hearts with 94th minute winner
New Zealand have clinched the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship after a dramatic 1- 0 last-minute winner in Papeete.
With only seconds remaining, Katie Pugh sealed...
Tahiti overcome Tonga to clinch third place at OFC U-16 Women’s Championship
Tahiti have taken third place at the OFC U-16 Women’s Championship in Papeete following a high-scoring encounter with Tonga at Stade Pater.
Despite going behind...
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Vanuatu Trade Minister steps down, New Minister appointed amid value addition fund concerns
Vanuatu's Minister for Trade and Industry, Samson Samsen, has stepped down following public concern over the administration of the Value Addition Funds, with Prime...
Solomon Islands advances environment and climate law reforms
The Solomon Islands Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM) has continued consultations with the Prime Minister's Office Legislative and Policy...
From a classroom in Vanuatu to the world’s highest court: How Pacific students changed...
Six years ago, a group of 27 University of the South Pacific law students in Vanuatu asked what many believed was an impossible question.
Could...