WCPFC executive director Feleti Teo steps down in 2023
By Pita Ligaiula in Da Nang, Vietnam
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) executive director Feleti Teo has announced that he is stepping...
Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders Summit
Young leaders from the Pacific and Australia will come together for connection-building, leadership development and dialogue at the first ever Pacific Australian Emerging Leaders...
Vanuatu confident of reaching required votes for ICJAO
By Anita Roberts
Vanuatu and its coalition partners for the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion (ICJAO) resolution are confident of reaching the required...
Defence buildup in Guam will ensure swift response in the event of China attack
The U.S Department of Defence is beefing up forces in Guam and other island nations in the region to ensure a prompt counteraction should...
Pacific Islands fight for existence before rising sea levels swallow them up
By Lara BULLENS
Although they contribute less than 0.03 percent of the world’s total carbon emissions, Pacific Islands are at the front line of...
UN agrees global tax rules resolution giving developing nations greater say
Developing nations could have a greater say over global tax rules after winning a diplomatic tussle at the United Nations in New York on...
Professor Prasad claims NFP and PA can lead Fiji
Fiji's National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he and Sitiveni Rabuka are the best alternative leaders.
He claims jointly, they can fix Fiji’s...
After three referendums, France still faces major challenges in New Caledonia
By Denise Fisher
After proclaiming that New Caledonians had voted to stay with France in three recent referendums, despite a massive boycott by indigenous parties...
Let’s unite against gender-based violence and climate change crises in the Pacific
Malia Tuitupou, a volunteer working at one of the “Women Friendly Spaces” established and supported by the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) Pacific in...
Samoa, Tonga to remain tier-two nations as decision ’great for Origin’
Despite reaching the final of the World Cup, Samoa will remain a tier two nation — and International Rugby League chairman Troy Grant says...
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The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter from the COP31 President-Designate...
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Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine...
Tuvalu Youth leader selected to help lead 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum
Tuvalu youth leader Eleala Avanitele has been selected to serve on an international task force responsible for planning and delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Youth...