Congressmen angry that Bikini islanders’ nuclear trust fund may have been ‘squandered’
Following widespread media coverage of the collapse of what was a more than US$70 million trust fund for Bikini islanders displaced by American nuclear...
Fiji Military true to its role: Commander Kalouniwai
Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has dispelled widely circulated rumours that the RFMF will take “unconstitutional” steps...
The looming fate of Fukushima’s contaminated water
Environmental concerns in the Pacific also come with political risks for Japan’s prime minister
By Daniel Mandell
In the coming months, Japan will be in...
Tahiti digs in to protect ‘most beautiful wave’ ahead of Olympic surf event
For Henry Tahurai, the ocean has always been part of the rhythm of life. The 31-year-old father grew up fishing, diving and surfing where...
New Zealand overpower Solomon Islands to book place in Semi-Finals at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship
New Zealand have taken a step closer to retaining their OFC U-19 Women’s Championship title with an impressive victory 19 - 0 over Solomon...
Cook Islands incredible run continues at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 with victory over Vanuatu
Cook Islands have advanced to the Semi-Finals at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 after an engaging and intense Quarter-Final battle with Vanuatu.
Hereatea Mapu’s close-range...
Fiji score late on to seal their place in Semi-Finals in front of raucous home crowd
Fiji scored with only 5 minutes remaining of their Quarter-Final against New Caledonia in Suva to confirm their place in the Semi-Finals of OFC...
Samoa overcome resilient Tahiti in penalty shoot-out to advance to Semi-Finals at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023
Samoa have booked their place in the final four at OFC U-19 Women’s Championship 2023 but were made to work in overcoming a dogged...
UN agencies head up new US$115 million push for cleaner, healthier oceans
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and four partner agencies have been tasked with leading a new push to help countries curb the...
Japan must abandon its reckless proposal to discharge Fukushima waste water into the ocean
Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific is hazardous and irresponsible,...
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New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers
New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five...
SPC climate programme records US$129.9 million in new funding approvals
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Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations
The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country's kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring...