Regional Taskforce meets to tackle biofouling
Biofouling, which refers to the accumulation of organisms such as algae, barnacles, and mollusks on the surfaces of structures submerged in water, poses serious...
All Blacks and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
New Zealand successfully retained the Rugby Championship title, and with it the Bledisloe Cup for at least another year, following a comprehensive 38-7 victory...
Manu Samoa fitness improving
The Manu Samoa players are making progress in their fitness and strength as part of their training regime, says the team's strength and conditioning...
President of FIFA Gianni Infantino visits OFC Member Associations across the Pacific
During his address to the Oceania Football Confederation Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, on 19 July 2023, FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated his intention...
U.S military spies to embed in Australia’s defence department to monitor regional threats
American military analysts will soon be sent to work at the Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) in Canberra as both allies intensify joint efforts to...
Macron’s visit fruitful: PNG Marape
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has described as “fruitful” the visit by France’s President Emmanuel Macron as the two countries established cooperation...
New World Bank Funding to strengthen cooperation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved funding for a programme to further strengthen regional collaboration to safeguard the health of the Pacific’s...
Tuvalu foreign Minister Kofe resigns from Parliament
Tuvalu's foreign Minister Simon Kofe has announced his resignation from the island nation Parliament Friday.
“Friends, today in Parliament I made a significant announcement. I've...
France to expand Mobile Force in Vanuatu
France has announced that New Caledonian Armed Forces will be expanded in a significant overhaul that Vanuatu will feel the effects of, as they...
Nauru disappointed with ISA failure to adopt deepsea mining rules
Nauru President Russ Kun says Nauru is “extremely disappointed” at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council’s failure to adopt rules, regulations and procedures that...
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By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) says half of its climate finance is directed to adaptation, but Executive Director Mafalda Duarte acknowledges the...
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