Sixth Pacific Met Council Meeting opens with moment of silence for victims of Maui wildfire
The sixth Meeting of the Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-6), where officials have gathered to discuss and explore opportunities to strengthen weather, climate, water, ocean...
Contest in the Pacific
Geostrategic contests in the Pacific region have “elevated” over the past few years.
This was highlighted by newlyappointed Australian high commissioner to Fiji Ewen McDonald,...
As record warming tests climate goals, young people’s ‘green skills’ may help save the planet
Young climate advocates will tell leaders at a UN summit next month that they are out of options: government and big business must work...
Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 93, making it the deadliest in the U.S in more than 100 years
Hawaii officials urged tourists to avoid traveling to Maui as many hotels prepared to house evacuees and first responders on the island that faces...
Call for a review of the ‘regional architecture’ to address the needs of Forum Members
By Pita Ligaiula
With so many regional plans, strategies, frameworks – and now the 2050 Strategy, some Pacific countries are concerned with very less implementation...
‘Going gets tough’ for Pacific partners at Finance Forum
Tough questions need to be asked as the Pacific confronts climate change, lack of progress in sustainable development and the growing vulnerabilities in the...
U.S to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries
The U.S aid agency will open its expanded mission to Pacific island countries this week, aiming to show commitment to a region that now...
UK supports Climate Finance for the Pacific
The British High Commission in Suva has announced a package of partnership support that will improve Pacific Island Countries access to and absorption of...
Pacific Engagement Visa programme advances in parliament – McDonald
The Pacific Engagement Visa programme which could pave the way for 3,000 Pacific Islanders to gain citizenship in Australia is going through parliamentary processes...
Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in office
By Leilani Reklai
The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...
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AIIB approves USD$80 million to strengthen Fiji’s economic and climate resilience
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved USD$80 million in sovereign-backed financing to support Fiji’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience, enhance climate and...
U.S Coast Guard Cutter arrives ahead of historic Solomon Islands-U.S Shiprider deal
A United States Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Honiara ahead of the historic signing of a maritime security agreement between the Solomon Islands...
South Pacific Albacore: Building a sustainable future for a Pacific lifeline
South Pacific albacore is one of the Pacific region’s most valuable tuna resources, underpinning domestic longline fisheries, supporting thousands of livelihoods, and contributing significantly...