Malekula MP-elect contested Vanuatu snap election despite suspended sentence
A winning candidate from the Malekula Constituency, Sanick Asang, was declared eligible and contested the Vanuatu Snap Election despite still serving a suspended sentence.
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Countries’ climate promises still not enough to avoid catastrophic global warming: UN Report
While plans submitted by most signatories of the Paris Agreement would reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, they are still not ambitious enough to limit...
Korean, Pacific islands FMs discuss climate, maritime cooperation in Busan
The top diplomats of Korea and 14 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) held talks Wednesday in the southern port of Busan to discuss ways to...
Fiji’s National Federation Party leader charged
Fiji's Opposition National Federation Party (NFP) leader Professor Biman Prasad has been charged with two counts of indecently insulting or annoying a person.
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Trade Commissioner Salato highlights importance of PACER plus as trade, investment and economic development catalyst
The importance of PACER plus as a catalyst for trade, investment and economic development in the Solomon Islands was highlighted in a dialogue currently...
Joint Statement: 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The 5th Korea-Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers' Meeting, chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, was held in Busan on...
PNG and Fiji start tournament with wins
The FIBA Melanesian Cup 2022 tipped off at Vodafone Area Suva in Fiji with Papua New Guinea and Fiji starting their tournaments with wins.
Papua...
New Caledonia hold out Fiji in a thriller
Two tough matches were contested on the first day of the FIBA Melanesian Cup with the Solomon Islands triumphing over Papua New Guinea, and...
Heatwaves to impact almost every child on earth by 2050: UNICEF report
Heatwaves have become an unavoidable health hazard for many nations, but new data indicates that they are set to affect virtually every child on...
10th Summit of OACPS Heads of State and Government to take place in Luanda, Angola
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), in collaboration with the Government of Angola will host the 10th Summit of OACPS Heads...
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Vanuatu becomes 112th State party to Cluster Munitions Convention
The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) Presidency has welcomed Vanuatu as the 112th State Party to the Convention, effective 1 March 2026.
In a statement,...
The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study...
Climate change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought because of mistaken research assumptions on...
Palau steps up preparations for 55th Pacific Leaders Meeting
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Deputy Secretary General Esala Nayasi met Wednesday with Palau Minister of State Gustav Aitaro and members of Palau’s National...