UN General Assembly votes to seek world court’s opinion, in quest for ‘bolder’ climate action
The UN General Assembly will seek the opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on countries’ obligations to address climate change, following the...
Global Victory for Climate Action: Pacific civil society celebrates historic UNGA resolution on climate
A revolutionary move today as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution by consensus, calling for the International Court of Justice...
Fiji to scrap media law for ‘growth and development’ of independent journalism
University of the South Pacific (USP) head of journalism programme associate professor Shailendra Singh said the announcement by the Fiji government that it will...
Group voices opposition to deep-sea mining in PNG
A group representing communities in the Bismarck and Solomon seas has opposed plans by the Papua New Guinea Government and the New Ireland administration...
Hawai’i prepares to host the 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture in 2024
Hawaii, a Polynesian State of the United States of America (USA) is the host of the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC),...
Hong Kong set for unforgettable weekend as 2023 Series continues
The world-famous Hong Kong skyline provided the backdrop as captains of the 28 men’s and women’s teams gathered ahead of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong...
Seven reasons to get excited about the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Stadium throws open its doors to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the second time this season on Friday.
The second Cathay/HSBC...
Solomon Games opens to provide Pacific Games dress rehearsal
The Solomon Games have officially opened in the Solomon Islands - a key event before the country's hosting of the Pacific Games in November...
Media Act repeal a win for democracy and media freedom in Fiji
The Fijian Media Association (FMA) welcomes and celebrates the decision by Cabinet to table a Bill in Parliament to repeal the draconian Media Industry...
Fiji Government to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010
Fiji's Cabinet has approved the tabling of a Bill to repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010 in Parliament, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
The...
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Strengthening Australian partnership with the FSM
The Australian Government last week welcomed the President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Wesley Simina to Canberra, marking the first official bilateral...
US$42 million secured for Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu to transform and strengthen climate-resilient and...
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Agricultural production systems across Samoa, Tonga...
Tuvalu orders work from home as power concerns trigger urgent action
The Government of Tuvalu has directed civil servants in Funafuti to work from home as authorities move to manage electricity supply and prevent further...