A wealth tax could help poorer countries tackle climate crisis, economists say
Tax extreme wealth to pay for the climate-related damage to the poorest, a group of more than 100 leading economists have urged.
A wealth tax...
DPP amends charge against former Fiji PM Bainimarama
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has amended the charge against former Fiji's Prime Minister and FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama.
Bainimarama appeared...
PNG ICT Minister Masiu discusses regional ICT matters with Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica
Papua New Guinea Minister for Information and Communication Technology, Timothy Masiu met with the Fijian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communication, Manoa Kamikamica...
Beyond borders: Why new ‘high seas’ treaty is critical for the world
The UN’s 193 Member States adopted a landmark legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday following nearly two decades of fierce negotiations over forging...
Miracle and Leali’ifano named in Manu Samoa squad
A strong Manu Samoa squad has been announced for the June Tests with nine debutants named including Miracle Faiilagi and former Wallaby Christian Lealiifano.
Faiilagi...
Pacific Games Organising Committee release Sol2023 Sports schedule
The Games Organising Committee has released the latest version of the Sports Schedule for this year’s Sol2023 Pacific Games (PG).
The schedule comprises of all...
Stage set for future stars to shine at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023
Fiji will play host to the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023, kicking off this week. Ten nations from across the region will compete across...
UN to adopt high seas treaty
The world's first international treaty to protect the high seas is scheduled to be adopted Monday at the United Nations, a huge step for...
Japan urged to halt release of toxic water
Environmental and social experts from across Asia have called on Japan to refrain from contaminating the sea with radioactive wastewater after it began test...
West Papua’s customary region leaders back full MSG membership
Seven executives representing all the customary regions of West Papua have declared their support for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) gaining...
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Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish its diplomatic mission in the city and drawing condemnation from Jordan...
11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration
The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is meeting today in Tonga to revisit commitments first made more than a decade ago.
The meeting comes 11 years...
Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific
By Elenoa Masi
The United Nations has suggested a pathway to manage global warming, which is now predicted to breach the 1.5 degrees target in...