Vanuatu commended for spearheading UN resolution on climate justice
The Pacific Islands Forum has expressed the gratitude of member states to the Government of Vanuatu for its commendable and wide-ranging efforts that’s resulted...
United Nations adopts landmark resolution spearheaded by Vanuatu on climate justice
A UN resolution was adopted on Wednesday that should make it easier to hold polluting countries legally accountable for failing to tackle the climate...
UN General Assembly votes to seek world court’s opinion, in quest for ‘bolder’ climate action
The UN General Assembly will seek the opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on countries’ obligations to address climate change, following the...
Global Victory for Climate Action: Pacific civil society celebrates historic UNGA resolution on climate
A revolutionary move today as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution by consensus, calling for the International Court of Justice...
Fiji to scrap media law for ‘growth and development’ of independent journalism
University of the South Pacific (USP) head of journalism programme associate professor Shailendra Singh said the announcement by the Fiji government that it will...
Group voices opposition to deep-sea mining in PNG
A group representing communities in the Bismarck and Solomon seas has opposed plans by the Papua New Guinea Government and the New Ireland administration...
Hawai’i prepares to host the 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture in 2024
Hawaii, a Polynesian State of the United States of America (USA) is the host of the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC),...
Hong Kong set for unforgettable weekend as 2023 Series continues
The world-famous Hong Kong skyline provided the backdrop as captains of the 28 men’s and women’s teams gathered ahead of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong...
Seven reasons to get excited about the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Stadium throws open its doors to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series for the second time this season on Friday.
The second Cathay/HSBC...
Solomon Games opens to provide Pacific Games dress rehearsal
The Solomon Games have officially opened in the Solomon Islands - a key event before the country's hosting of the Pacific Games in November...
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NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
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