Sponsor an ocean? Tiny island nation of Niue has a novel plan to protect its slice of the Pacific
The tiny Pacific island nation of Niue has come up with a novel plan to protect its vast and pristine territorial waters — it...
Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka receives warm welcome at UN General Assembly
At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was greeted by the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio...
Pacific warned to protect tuna
The growing presence of Chinese fishing vessels in the Pacific poses a threat to Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island countries’ exclusive economic...
Time for Action Not Words – Making Pacific Tuna Sustainable
By Ryan Orgera, Global Director, Accountability.Fish
If you've eaten a tuna sandwich or salad, there's a good chance your meal was caught in the...
Fiji show the way, but it is unlikely many others will follow
Fiji’s victory over Australia at the World Cup was a boost for smaller rugby nations and a sign of the Pacific islanders’ rapid improvement,...
‘Hits a little bit different’: Luatua on Manu Samoa win
A change in eligibility laws has given new life to the international careers of many former All Blacks who hail from the mighty Pasifika...
‘We are the only team’ – Tonga rue poor Rugby World Cup preparation
Tonga did not face any tier-one opposition ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, which has hurt their preparations for the tournament.
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PSIDS chair President Whipps calls for effective and durable partnerships and scaled-up climate finance
Palau President and chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), Surangel Whipps Jr says the slow progress on the Sustainable Development Goals...
Samoa PM calls on world leaders to leave nationalism behind to achieve SDGs
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is focused on how they will approach the next seven...
Pacific need strong commitment to elevate ambitious and urgent climate action, now: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna has called on development partners to put aside their self interest and profit motivations and join the Pacific in...
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Malvatumauri demands revocation of Dr Naupa’s MSG DG appointment by 30 July
The Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs has issued an ultimatum to Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat, demanding the immediate revocation of Dr Anna Naupa's...
Vanuatu Government demands apology over criticism of MSG DG appointment
The Vanuatu Government has condemned the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs over its criticism of the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new...
China urges openness after Solomon Islands announces U.S Coast Guard patrol deal
China says it is ready to deepen cooperation with the Solomon Islands while calling on all countries engaging with Pacific Island nations to respect...