New report highlights fisheries by-catch as the main threat to whales and dolphins in the Pacific islands region
A report released by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) this week provides deeper insight on the status of cetaceans (whales...
Fijian Drua stun Crusaders in historic upset 25-24
Fijian Drua recorded the biggest win of their two seasons in Super Rugby Pacific on Saturday with a stunning 25-24 upset of the reigning...
Biden budget aims at China with billions for Pacific islands
Alarmed by China’s success in wooing Pacific island nations, the Biden administration is proposing to spend billions to keep three of those countries in...
Panuelo out as ex-President likely to become new Micronesian leader
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will have a new President from May.
The incumbent President David Panuelo lost his seat in Congress during the...
Strict bail for former Fiji PM Bainimarama and Qiliho
Fiji' former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have been released on bail by the Suva’s Magistrates Court today.
Resident Magistrate...
Ratu Epenisa Cakobau installed as Vunivalu na Tui Kaba
Ratu Epenisa Cakobau has been installed as the Vunivalu, na Tui Kaba and head of the Kubuna confederacy.
The traditional installation was done by Roko...
Further Australian $4.35 million support for Vanuatu’s cyclone response
The Australian Government will provide an additional $4.35 million (US$2.86 million) to support the Government of Vanuatu’s response to Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin.
This...
Vulnerable nations set up alliance to prepare loss and damage action plans
-A group of least developed countries and small island states have joined forced with researchers to better support communities recover from climate damages.
Nepal, Bangladesh,...
Vanuatu twin cyclones underscore the Pacific’s vulnerability to compounding climate-disaster risks
ESCAP expert opinion piece by Sanjay Srivastava, Chief, Disaster Risk Reduction, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Sudip...
Micronesia’s President Writes Bombshell Letter on China’s ‘Political Warfare’
Outgoing President David Panuelo released a lengthy letter detailing Beijing’s efforts to bribe and bully Micronesian leaders – and exploring the possibility of recognising...
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Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper
A regional academic has warned that the Pacific cannot achieve peace or prosperity unless it confronts corruption head-on, calling it a “tapeworm” quietly draining...
World Bank warns of rising costs as Middle East conflict hits global markets
The World Bank Group says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is already driving up global costs and disrupting supply chains, with developing...
Foreign crew charged after Australian police say ‘smuggling hides’ used in cocaine plot
Australian Police have charged six crew members of the high-profile MV Raider vessel with drug smuggling, saying they attempted to bring one tonne of...