Fiji launches final Blue Prosperity Ocean science report
Fiji's Permanent Secretary of Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, joined traditional leaders, partners and stakeholders at the Launch of the Final Blue...
Inquiry into standard of journalism in PNG underway
A three-day inquiry into the standard and integrity of Journalism in Papua New Guinea commenced Tuesday ain Port Moresby.
Chair of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee...
Iro, Piakura, Niukore spearhead Cook Islands squad
Cook Islands have named their squad for the 2025 Pacific Bowl with premiership winner Brendan Piakura, Sharks star KL Iro and Warriors hardman Marata...
UN SG Guterres urges countries to ‘seize this historic opportunity’ as renewable energy use grows
With clean energy on the rise, the UN Secretary-General renewed his longstanding call for countries to make the transition from fossil fuels that cause...
Sceptical senators grill White House pick to lead Indo-Pacific policy
U.S Senators across the political spectrum are worried the White House and Pentagon’s focus is drifting from the Indo-Pacific, leaving the United States vulnerable...
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service seizes undeclared firearms from foreign yacht in Savusavu
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) intercepted a foreign-flagged yacht upon its arrival at Savusavu Port this week.
An advance notification of arrival...
Tuvalu launches major electoral reform ahead of 2028 polls
Tuvalu’s government has begun a full review of the nation’s electoral laws and processes following frustrations with the January 2024 general elections.
The move...
Solomon Islands to continue climate advocacy despite Trump’s dismissal: PM Manele
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands will continue to advocate for climate action despite comments by United States...
Pacific climate hub shutters due to lapse in federal funding
After waiting months for U.S federal funding to materialise, the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Centre had to officially close its doors last week....
‘There wasn’t a negotiation’ – NZ PM on Manawanui payment
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended his government’s payment after the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, but a Sāmoan community leader says the...
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Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Population decline in FSM and RMI
By Stephen Howes
The urge to survive is a powerful one, for both an individual and a country.
Nauru, whose population was decimated by infectious disease...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...