Japan urged to halt release of toxic water
Environmental and social experts from across Asia have called on Japan to refrain from contaminating the sea with radioactive wastewater after it began test...
West Papua’s customary region leaders back full MSG membership
Seven executives representing all the customary regions of West Papua have declared their support for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) gaining...
PNG PM tables treaty submission
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape tabled a submission for an international treaty that could ban all nuclear testing in the world.
Marape said...
Countries are drowning’: climate expert calls for urgent rethink on scale of aid for developing world
The world must rethink its approach to the climate crisis, by investing trillions of dollars instead of billions in the developing world, and moving...
Japan begins tests at Fukushima amid Pacific debate on water release
Despite a decision to delay the release of more than 1 million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean this summer, Japan...
Nuclear not allowed’: PNG’s Marape backtracks on comments
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has backtracked on his position regarding Japan's proposed dumping of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Marape...
Vanuatu to open embassy in Indonesia: Minister
Vanuatu is considering opening an embassy in Indonesia as the two countries explore ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
Vanuatu Foreign Minister Jotham Napat discussed the...
PM Marape presents China-PNG visa agreement to Parliament
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs MinisterJames Marape has presented a reciprocal visa waiver agreement between China and PNG to Parliament for...
New Zealand Rugby League working on unique World Cup bid that includes Pacific Islands
New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) is in talks with the Government on a bid for the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, which will include...
Fijiana saga – RWC players owed $600 each:Mazey
Fiji Rugby Union interim chairperson Peter Mazey has confirmed Rugby House owes Fijiana 15s players $600 (US$300) each for taking part at the Women’s...
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Commonwealth warns Pacific nations face rising seas, weak adaptation systems
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PNG Parliament urged to balance Bougainville Independence with national unity
Papua New Guinea’s Parliament has been urged to respect Bougainville’s overwhelming vote for independence while carefully weighing the constitutional and national implications of a...