Adventure and Cultural tourism will deliver bigger returns for the Pacific: World Bank
The Pacific region has a unique opportunity to redefine its tourism industry and foster more inclusive and sustainable growth, according to a new report...
Bougainville results to be tabled in PNG parliament this year
- Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba says the referendum results will be tabled in Parliament before the end of the year.
“In accordance with section...
No ‘cracks’ in Fiji Coalition Government, says deputy PM Kamikamica
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says there is no division in the People’s Coalition Government; but adds the issues raised would be dealt...
Pacific Islands Forum: An enduring commitment – Australia PM Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will today meet Henry Puna, the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, in Canberra.
As the pre-eminent institution of...
Fiji calls for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN Climate Talks in
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to the Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to Fossil Fuel Free Pacific in a statement during a...
Palau president visits Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has called on Japan to raise the transparency of the decommissioning process at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power...
Japan should refrain from contaminating sea with nuclear waste: scholar
A scholar on Tuesday slammed Japan's planned discharge of radioactive wastewater from its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
“The contamination...
Ikanivere wins top award for Fijian Drua
In a night filled with celebration and recognition, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s hooker, Tevita Ikanivere, emerged as the shining star, claiming the top...
Time for visa free travel to Australia and NZ has now arrived – Fiji deputy PM Prasad
Australia and New Zealand must be part of the Pacific story and a starting point for that must be visa free access to Pacific...
12 Pacific maritime boundaries yet to be finalised: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says securing our maritime boundaries, remains a key priority concern for the Pacific Islands Forum.
“We have a total of...
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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...