China-proposed BRI boosts socio-economic development of Pacific island countries — Fijian expert
The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been warmly welcomed in the Pacific island countries because it has helped boost their social and...
‘We are not ready’: Divisions deepen over rush to finalise deep sea mining rules
A growing number of countries are demanding more time to decide on rules that would allow companies to mine the deep seabed for minerals...
Mark Brown confirmed as Cook Islands prime minister
The Queen's Representative in the Cook Islands has confirmed Mark Brown as the Prime Minister.
In a statement issued from Mark Brown's office Sir Tom...
Fiji Rugby Union CEO on leave, three terminated
Fiji Rugby Union chief executive John O’Connor has voluntarily taken leave while the contracts of three staff members were terminated last week.
This follows the...
Auckland City to face AS Vénus in OFC Champions League final after 2-0 win over Central Coast
Auckland City FC are into their first OFC Champions League final since 2017 after a well-earned 2-0 semi-final win over Central Coast FC of...
Relationship between Pacific countries and development partners must be watertight: Vanuatu Finance Minister
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
The geo-strategic competition intensifying in the Pacific region requires a reset in relationships that does not jeopardise diplomatic...
Vanuatu releases a world leading NDC to the Climate Change Paris Agreement
Vanuatu, one of the world’s most climate vulnerable countries, has today submitted one of the world’s most ambitious nationally determined contribution (NDC) commitments to...
Proposal to develop a regional climate finance strategy
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
A proposal to develop a regional climate finance strategy has been put forward to the Forum Economic Ministers...
Island economies dealing with economic brunt of global trends
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
Pacific economies are still struggling to recover from the burdens brought forth by COVID19 and record positive economic...
Ministry of Finance key role to play in climate change agenda
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
The critical role of the Ministry of Finance in the climate change agenda has been highlighted at the...
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Sea level rise could redefine sovereignty, but Pacific leaders are pushing back
Sea level rise is no longer just an environmental crisis for the Pacific; it is a legal challenge striking at the heart of sovereignty,...
Tonga launches e-passport project to boost security
The Kingdom of Tonga has officially begun its e-passport journey.
Tonga convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Tonga e-passport Project, a...
Trust and cooperation needed for Pacific Climate action
Climate mobility processes will attract greater support if it is recognised as a security and stability concern.
Participants at a regional workshop in Fiji heard...