Palau President Whipps warns against war, Calls out China on Taiwan
Palau President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr told the United Nations General Assembly last week that peace, justice, and inclusivity must guide the international community,...
PM Manele announces Solomon Islands’ bid for Security Council seat, demands nuclear-free Pacific
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly(UNGA80) last week that the...
People centre of ocean conference
By Sera Tikotikovatu- Sefeti
The second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on Monday in Honiara, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from...
Anti-Abortion Church in Fiji to establish support systems for single mothers and widows
By Jean Marc ‘Ake, USP Student Intern
A Fijian church has made their anti abortion stance loud and clear after holding a demonstration last Friday...
Commonwealth Youth Awards introduces a new category honouring young champions of media freedom
Young communications professionals are being encouraged to apply for a special new award within the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards.
The inaugural Patsy Robertson Award for...
Solomon Islands pushes UN to back Pacific-led peace and resilience agenda
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele has told the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) last week that the world is entering “a...
Pacific to IMO: Fast-track the Net-Zero fund or fail
Pacific leaders are calling for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to fast-track setting up its Net-Zero Fund (NZF), warning that without urgent action the...
Expert: Backing Israel ties Pacific nations to powerful allies – NZ risks same perception
An international relations expert says recent support for Israel and the United States by several Pacific Island countries highlights the region’s reliance on influential...
Re-elected Bougainville leader vows to push for independence from Papua New Guinea
Bougainville's re-elected president is confident of achieving independence from Papua New Guinea, despite inertia from Port Moresby.
Ishmael Toroama is back in the top job...
Extremely offline: what happened when a Pacific island was cut off from the internet
A colossal volcanic eruption in January 2022 ripped apart the underwater cables that connect Tonga to the world – and exposed the fragility of...
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SPREP regrets U.S exit, warns Pacific still in Climate emergency
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the regional body, while...
SPC welcomes Dr Paula Vivili as 23rd Director-General
The Pacific Community (SPC) has formally welcomed Dr Paula Vivili as its 23rd Director-General following his arrival in Noumea, New Caledonia, home to SPC...
A realm of possibility: Can deep-sea mining take place in 2026?
By Aaliyah Rogan
Deep-sea mining could optimistically begin ramping up from late 2026 to early 2027, according to Ilya Epikhim, Principal at Arthur D. Little.
This...