World Bank Provides US$9.5 million grant in disaster response for Vanuatu
The World Bank has disbursed a US$9.5 million (VUV 1.13 billion) grant to support the Government of Vanuatu’s response to Severe Tropical Cyclones Judy...
Pacific countries support establishment of Science-Policy Panel to manage chemicals, waste and prevent pollution
Pacific countries have added their voice to a growing chorus of support for the establishment of a science-policy panel to contribute further to the...
Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference
China is engaged in “political warfare” in the Pacific, the outgoing president of the Federated States of Micronesia has alleged in an excoriating letter,...
MSG Secretariat eyes security cooperation and partnership with China
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat is contemplating engaging China for cooperation on Security and sign on as its first official development partner.
This follows...
Japan foreign minister preparing to visit Pacific islands in late March
Japan has begun preparations for Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to visit the Solomon Islands, Kiribati and the Cook Islands in late March.
The visit, expected...
NZ sociologist urges upholding Pacific sovereignty, self-determination against Japan’s nuclear colonialism
AUCKLAND, 13 MARCH 2023 (XINHUA)--- Japan should stop perpetuating nuclear colonialism, and instead respect the sovereignty and self-determination of Pacific nations regarding the planned...
US$500,000 from China to aid recovery in Vanuatu
China has given US$500,000, (VT60 million) to aid recovery efforts in Vanuatu after cyclones Judy and Kevin.
Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau received the donation from...
Fiji takes its role of being a champion of disaster risk reduction very seriously: Minister Ditoka
-The Government of Fiji takes its role of being a champion of disaster risk reduction very seriously and is committed to ensuring that the...
SPC scheme will help nations cope with loss of tuna stocks
Efforts are being made to ensure Pacific nations can cope with changing tuna migration patterns in the region.
Tuna migrations are already happening due to...
Pacific amplifies SIDS voices at global climate finance dialogue
The Pacific region was well represented at the UNFCCC 5th Technical Expert Dialogues (TED) Under the Ad Hoc Work Program on the New Collective...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...