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Following two days of discussions on emerging issues and proposed action, regional leaders from Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM), the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the Republic of Nauru, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the FSM states Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap gathered on Wednesday evening to sign the 26th...

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has emphasised that PNG’s bid for a team in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) must be based on merit and supported by the PNG corporate sector to ensure the team’s long-term sustainability. He also talked about economic benefits of a PNG team in the NRL competition. Marape addressed any misunderstandings regarding PNG’s NRL...

The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Hurricanes and Blues earning precious home ground advantage next weekend. With a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final up for grabs, the Semi-Finals kick off on Friday 14 June with the Blues welcoming the ACT Brumbies to Eden Park (5.05PM AEST). The action continues on Saturday 15...

Today, we join the rest of our Blue Planet in celebrating the vitality of our ocean on World Ocean Day. Since its inception in 1992, this day has grown in significance, and thirty-two years later, its momentum continues to increase. This is a moment to pause and reflect on why the ocean is so crucial to us in the Pacific...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has extended the deadline for states and organisations to submit written comments on climate obligations and responsibilities under international law. ICJ President, Nawaf Salam allowed United Nations member states and organisations two months, until 15 August 2024 to submit written comments on the other written statements to the ICJ Secretariat in The Hague. This decision...

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is very supportive of New Zealand considering joining the Aukus security pact, saying his nation would likely benefit from it. His comments, which set him apart from some other Pacific leaders, come as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stresses no decision has been made as to whether New Zealand joins the pact’s second tier that includes...

In a quiet corner of the world, where the land meets the sea in a delicate embrace, a battle is being fought to save one of nature's most vital ecosystems. On 22 May 2024, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released a sobering report, revealing that half of the world’s mangrove forests are at risk of collapse. This pioneering...

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra wanted deeper ties with its Pacific neighbour Solomon Islands and a region where decisions are made “without fear”, as China also sent its envoy to Honiara to meet new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Australia is the Solomon Islands biggest development partner, and had sent its second- and third-most senior government members to meet...

Stories of residents leaving their home island and labour shortages are common across Micronesia, island leaders said during a summit in Guam this week. Regional leaders put their heads together on how to tackle the issue during the 26th Micronesian Islands Forum, which took place on Monday and Tuesday. Loss of workers and residents to better opportunities in the U.S were...

Travel to, from and within Micronesia is “among the most expensive in the world,” according to island leaders gathered this week on Guam and pledged to make it their top priority as a group to take steps to lower airfare in the region. High airfare costs are a roadblock to economic improvement and increased tourism numbers, island leaders said as...