Pacific Island nations call on big emitters to fund climate finance
By Elenoa Dimaira
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers want climate finance to be based on the “principles of polluter pays and climate justice” because...
U.S eyes access to Papua New Guinea naval base and airport
The U.S and Papua New Guinea are on track to sign a defense cooperation agreement this month, potentially allowing American troops access to the...
PNG PM Marape calls for nation to ‘forgive’ Foreign Minister Tkatchenko over ‘primitive animals’ comments
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has asked the people of Papua New Guinea to “forgive” the country's Foreign Minister, Justin Tkatchenko, after...
Micronesia’s new president takes over from Taiwan-leaning predecessor
The Pacific island nation of Micronesia picked Simina as its new president Thursday in a changing of the guard from a predecessor who had...
Opposition demands PNG foreign minister be sacked over ‘primitive animals’ comments
Calls for Papua New Guinea's foreign minister to be sacked - and even have his citizenship stripped - over “racist” and "derogatory" comments are...
Palau’s efforts to combat IUU fishing showing positive results
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses significant risks to Palau, one of the world's most important fishing areas.
Palau has ramped up its efforts...
Wesley Simina sworn in as new FSM president
Former Speaker Wesley W. Simina on Thursday took his oath as the 10th president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), succeeding David Panuelo...
Fukushima water to be discussed at S. Korea-Pacific Islands Summit: PIF chief
Japan's plan to release contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant will be discussed at an inaugural South Korea-Pacific Islands summit later...
NZ PM Chris Hipkins to meet United States President Biden at U.S Pacific summit in PNG
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he will take part in a historic United States-Pacific Summit this month with U.S President Joe...
Talks with Biden, Modi set
Leaders of the Pacific island nations will meet United States President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at different times in Port...
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Pacific fisheries Ministers push for stronger partnerships and reform at development symposium
The Chair of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting(FFCMM) and Niue Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainuu, has called for stronger alignment between Pacific...
Fiji Fisheries Minister calls for greater value from Tuna at development partners symposium
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The Director-General of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Noan Pakop, has called for deeper coordination and strategic alignment between Pacific Island countries and development...