Fukushima water on agenda as Japan PM meets Cook Islands PM Brown, RMI Minister Kabua, and Forum SG Puna
Talks between Japan and the Pacific are expected to continue as the clock ticks closer for the controversial planned discharge of treated but still...
Vanuatu foreign Minister wants ‘yes or no’ answer to ULMWP application
Vanuatu’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jotham Napat, said he is considering visiting Suva, Honiara and Port Moresby to personally get a “yes or no”...
Pacific Fisheries officials discuss Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels
Fiji's Fisheries and Forestry Minister Kalaveti Vodo Ravu Tuesday opened a two-day workshop on 'Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels' for over 50 representatives from...
Parties to the Nauru Agreement set for to open new HQ in Marshalls’ capital
The capital of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, will host the first in-person annual meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) since 2019...
Pacific Forum and Japan going head-to-head over planned nuclear wastewater dump
There are hopes an upcoming meeting will throw water on a growing fire surrounding the looming release of radioactive nuclear wastewater into the Pacific...
Construction of UN House will bolster Fiji’s image as hub of the Pacific – Minister Vosarogo
The construction of a United Nations House or permanent office in Fiji will bolster our image as the hub of the South Pacific.
Minister for...
David Pocock blasts Albanese government as it reauthorises Nauru offshore immigration detention
The Albanese government has reauthorised offshore immigration detention on Nauru and sought to overturn a court decision that forced it to release about 100...
Air Kiribati to purchase Twin Otter in a US$6.5million deal
The Kiribati Government Tuesday signed a US$6.5million deal with AEVEX Aerospace – IKHANA Aircraft Services for the purchase of a Twin Otter (MSN 718).
Kiribati...
Japan plans to dump Fukushima wastewater into a Pacific with a toxic nuclear history
By Amy Gunia
Pacific Island nations have for decades been grappling with the environmental and health consequences of Cold War-era nuclear testing in the...
Fijian Drua winger Habosi’s contract terminated
The Fijian Drua have terminated the contract of superstar winger Vinaya Habosi, effective immediately.
Habosi was the breakout star of Super Rugby Pacific, with the...
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Tuvalu says attaining global prosperity goals requires boost for poor nations
While vowing its commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, Tuvalu cited the challenges hindering its progress.
For Tuvalu, sustainable development is inseparable...
New Zealand Foreign Minister to meet Ministers from Fiji, Niue and Samoa
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.
“In these uncertain geostrategic times in our...
PM Wale sets to travel to U.S & Japan on eight-day trip
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will leave for the United States this weekend on an eight-day overseas visit that will also take him...