Hidden ocean acidification threatens the Pacific. Now there’s a plan to stop ‘flying blind’
For generations, the people of Fiji have built their lives around the country's rich coral reef ecosystems.
The ocean provides sustenance, while the dazzling marine...
Motion to remove Vanuatu Speaker expected next week
The Office of the Vanuatu Speaker of Parliament has confirmed that there will be no Extraordinary Session of Parliament before 20 September.
The Speaker’s Office...
Small islands slam ‘endless’ climate talks at landmark maritime court hearing
The heads of small island states most vulnerable to climate change have criticised “endless” climate change negotiations at the start of an unprecedented maritime...
Solomon Islands implements landmark ban on single-use Plastics
It’s the dawn of a new era in Solomon Islands as the country officially gazetted a regulation to ban certain types of single-use plastics.
Starting...
Tonga’s no confidence vote against PM spotlights political fracture
Lines of party and political allegiances in Tonga's parliament appear to have shifted in the wake of a failed vote of no confidence against...
Stop calling people ‘climate refugees’
By Kalia Ruth Barkai
Despite the rejection of the term “climate refugee” by the United Nations refugee agency, and the International Organisation on Migration (IOM),...
“Hold your heads high”, Flying Fijians told
“Hold your heads high”.
This was the message by the President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere to the Flying Fijians team after their 32-26 loss to...
Games like this makes us better, wants consistency in refereeing :Flying Fijians coach Raiwalui
The Flying Fijians were met with a challenging and high-intensity game in their first Rugby World Cup pool match that could potentially benefit their...
Fiji told they are owed apology after referee’s “grotesque” decisions vs Wales
English referee Matthew Carley has been slammed for his performance during Wales' Rugby World Cup win over Fiji, with the Pacific Islanders told they...
Pacific Ocean Science Conference: calling for Pacific-led solutions for our Ocean
The Pacific Community’s (SPC) Pacific Islands Conference on Ocean Science and Ocean Management, begins today in Fiji with more than 200 delegates from across...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...