Fukushima plant head: Too early to predict decommissioning
The head of Japan’s wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant says details of the damage inside its reactors are only beginning to be known 12 years...
Treason, sedition and parliamentary privilege in Fiji
By Richard Herr
Contrary to some media reports, Fijian opposition leader Frank Bainimarama’s three-year suspension from parliament was not for an act of sedition....
HSBC Canada Sevens set for historic weekend
The world’s best men’s and women’s rugby sevens players will return to action in Vancouver this weekend with a three-day event from 03-05 March...
OFC and FIFA talk Professional League
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) President Lambert Maltock and the FIFA President Gianni Infantino met in Paris this week for top level discussions on...
China launches centre to help Pacific Island countries in disaster risk reduction
China has launched a centre for disaster risk reduction cooperation with Pacific Island countries.
The southern Chinese city of Jiangmen will serve as a home...
UN head says high seas treaty must be ‘ambitious’
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged countries Wednesday to agree a “robust and ambitious” treaty to protect the high seas, as time starts to...
Micronesian island leaders to push plan to hire Secretary General
The Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) leaders announced plans to push ahead with the hiring of a professional Secretary-General for its secretariat office.
The leaders made...
Cyclone Kevin bears down on Vanuatu as Judy continues through the country
Parts of Vanuatu are due to be battered by a new tropical cyclone named Kevin.
The storm originated south of Solomon Islands on Wednesday and...
Tonga needs additional $252 million to resuscitate economy, says PM
Tonga's Prime Minister acknowledged the strong commitment of Tonga's development partners and donors and said financial assistance is still needed to ensure a prosperous...
Japan’s plan to dump nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean continues to worry island leaders
The release of contaminated water from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant has dominated recent discussions between representatives of Pacific island nations and Japan, with...
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Solomon Islands activates National Disaster response as severe cyclone Maila batters Western Provinces
The Solomon Islands Government has activated national disaster management arrangements in response to Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila (Category 3), which continues to affect parts...
Cook Islands faces fuel supply crunch as prices loom
The Cook Islands is bracing for tough times ahead amid an uncertain supply of fuel — a major problem, as most of the country’s...
Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach
Lakapi Samoa has announced the appointment of Fuimaono Bella Milo as Head Coach of the Manusina national team.
A New Zealand–born Samoan with heritage from...