PNG Government asking court interpretation on Allan Bird’s eligibility as alternate prime minister
The Special Parliamentary Committee deliberating on the Vote of No confidence met Wednesday to discuss the motion to bring a no confidence vote to...
Science says Tuvalu will drown within decades; the reality is worse
By Niuone Eliuta
Tuvalu, a picturesque island nation nestled in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, is currently grappling with a relentless onslaught...
U.S Senate fails to add Compact Funds to aid package
A last-minute bipartisan effort to add key funding aimed at countering China in the Pacific has failed in the U.S Senate even as a...
PM Marape addresses Opposition’s Vote-of-No-Confidence motion with confidence
-Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has openly welcomed the Opposition’s motion for a vote-of-no-confidence against him.
This announcement came after the Acting Speaker,...
Allan Bird, alternate PNG PM nominee
-The Papua New Guinea Opposition has nominated East Sepik Governor Allan Bird as their alternative Prime Minister.
Leader of the Opposition Douglas Tomuriesa announced this...
Delayed Tuvalu election result highlights climate impacts
An election result in Tuvalu has been delayed by two weeks as dangerous weather stops boats from bringing new lawmakers to the capital to...
Solomon Islands’ pro-China leader pledges to continue Australia balancing act
The Solomon Islands’ ruling party has pledged to strike a “pragmatic” balance between stronger ties with China and its relations with “traditional partners” such...
Australia supports Pacific athletes on their journey to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Australian Government, through PacificAus Sports, will partner with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support more than 250 athletes from 13 Pacific nations...
Super Rugby Pacific introduces offside law variations
Super Rugby Pacific will look to encourage more counterattacking from kicking duals as they tweak the offside laws.
The current laws state players can be...
Japan reaffirms commitment to safety in Fukushima Treated Water discharge into Pacific Ocean
The government of Japan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the...
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Pacific Island countries are receiving just 0.2 percent of global climate finance for adaptation, a figure COP31 President of Negotiations Chris Bowen says must...
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GCF urges world to follow Solomon Islands’ lead on climate finance
Green Climate Fund (GCF) Executive Director Mafalda Duarte has challenged countries to follow Solomon Islands' lead in supporting global climate finance, describing its US$400,000...