Japan provides Kiribati with training to address illegal fishing boats
The Japan Coast Guard has provided its counterpart in the Pacific island country of Kiribati with technical support to crack down on illegal fishing...
Pacific “mixed feelings” after compromise on shipping’s climate goals
Governments have agreed to an improved set of climate goals for the shipping sector after climate vulnerable Pacific nations and trade-reliant emerging economies struck...
Forum Chair confirms IAEA mission to Rarotonga
The Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will receive a high-level mission from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) led...
PIF panelist hits back at IAEA ‘Fukushima is safe’ decision
A Pacific Islands Forum expert panellist has criticised the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for “ignoring one of its own fundamental principles”, in its...
Solomon Islands stand by Pacific call on Tokyo to postpone its decision to dump radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean
Solomon Islands Government has declared its ongoing concern about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report endorsing Japan’s plan to release radioactive water into...
Future of deep-sea mining hangs in balance as opposition grows
The list of countries calling for a pause on deep-sea mining continued to grow this week ahead of a key moment that mining companies...
The biggest gold rush in history is about to start in the deep sea – leaving devastation in its wake
Applications to mine the seabed in our ocean commons can be made from 09 July, allowing a few corporations to profit from ecological disaster...
Fiji U20 claim first victory against Italy 41- 26
Fiji produced a performance of skill and flair to nullify Italy’s heavy pack in the opening ninth-place semi-final at Paarl Gymnasium and confirm their...
Samoan rugby league stars miss fees jackpot
An opportunity for Samoa's rugby league stars in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) to get paid lucrative test match fees like their Australian and...
NRL faces fresh threat from clubs over expansion plans for 18th franchise
The NRL is facing backlash from clubs wanting a greater say in who should be awarded an 18th licence – and when expansion should...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...