Promoting women in the Pacific energy sector
By Sanjeshni Kumar
The Pacific Community (SPC) is supporting the region's transition to climate friendly and cleaner energy as fuel prices continue to rise globally.
“Our...
Vanuatu PACER Plus effective
The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus comes into force today, 60 days after Vanuatu has notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
As oceans rise, are some nations doomed to vanish?
If rising seas engulf the Maldives and Tuvalu, will those countries be wiped off the map? And what happens to their citizens?
The prospect is...
World Rugby Chairman opens home of Fijian Drua
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont Monday officially opened the Fijian Drua’s home base.
The opening was done in the presence of Fijian Government leaders,...
Fiji PM meets with World Rugby chairman
Fijian Prime Minister and Fiji Rugby Union President Voreqe Bainimarama has met with the World Rugby Chairman Sir William (Bill) Blackledge Beaumont, in Nadi.
In...
World leaders not invited to attend critical UN biodiversity summit
Heads of government haven’t been invited to attend an important biodiversity summit in Canada, raising concerns nature is slipping down the global agenda amid...
Journey to COP27: Pacific negotiators strengthen resolve to fight for 1.5 world
Pacific delegates are counting down to the UNFCCC COP27 in the city of Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, keen to negotiate positions on the different thematic...
Egypt urged to ensure civil society’s full participation in COP27 climate summit
Authorities in Egypt must ensure civil society can safely and fully participate in the COP27 UN climate change conference taking place there next month,...
Marshall Islands to receive UN support over nuclear legacy
The UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution Friday aimed at assisting the Marshall Islands in its efforts to secure justice for people suffering...
Names of dead people still on Vanuatu Electoral roll
Vanuatu’s electoral roll dates back to 1980.
Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Edward Kaltamat, revealed this as he commented that it is remarkable when one...
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‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says chiefly titles are culturally significant and should not be given to foreign prime ministers.
Mata’afa made the...
Vanuatu urged to honor UN obligations and protect refugees
Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict,...
NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
Much of...