Cyclone Kevin bears down on Vanuatu as Judy continues through the country
Parts of Vanuatu are due to be battered by a new tropical cyclone named Kevin.
The storm originated south of Solomon Islands on Wednesday and...
Tonga needs additional $252 million to resuscitate economy, says PM
Tonga's Prime Minister acknowledged the strong commitment of Tonga's development partners and donors and said financial assistance is still needed to ensure a prosperous...
Japan’s plan to dump nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean continues to worry island leaders
The release of contaminated water from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant has dominated recent discussions between representatives of Pacific island nations and Japan, with...
Australia joins Vanuatu bid for international court to rule on obligation to prevent climate harm
Australia will co-sponsor Vanuatu’s historic bid for the international court of justice to rule on the climate crisis, including the legal consequences for causing...
Judy threatens more islands in Vanuatu while threat of new cyclone looms
Port Villa and Vanuatu's northern islands are surveying the damage from Tropical Cyclone Judy but the cyclone is threatening southern islands while another storm...
Establishment of Cook Islands National Human Rights Institute gains momentum
Cook Islands Ombudsman Niki Rattle has returned from a conference in Fiji with fresh ideas as the office looks to establish a Human Rights...
Oceana calls on Governments to address plastic pollution at Our Ocean conference
Oceana, the largest international advocacy organisation dedicated solely to ocean conservation, is calling on governments to address plastic pollution at the 8th annual Our...
No Fukushima Nuclear discharge: Pacific Elders Voice statement
We note, with deep concern, Japan’s decision to release treated radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. According to...
HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series hits major milestone
The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series will celebrate a special milestone this weekend with the HSBC Canada Sevens in Vancouver being the 200th men’s...
K10m to Solomon Islands for 2023 Pacific Games: PNG Sports Minister
Papua New Guinea Sports Minister Don Polye confirmed Tuesday that K10 million (US$2.8 million) was paid to Solomon Islands two years ago to help...
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NZ Foreign Minister backs stronger Pacific Women’s leadership ahead of Forum Meeting
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed his country's support for stronger Pacific parliamentary cooperation and increased women's representation, telling Pacific women parliamentarians...
Taiwan halts LNG spot purchases from PNG over office closure
Taiwan State-owned CPC Corp, has temporarily suspended spot market purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Papua New Guinea, after its foreign minister earlier...
Nauru’s Jerusalem embassy move raises questions over Pacific diplomacy – academic
Nauru's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem is part of a growing Pacific trend that highlights the challenges small island states face as...