Climate change: Bonn talks end in acrimony over compensation
Two weeks of climate talks in Germany have ended in acrimony between rich and poor countries over cash for climate damage.
Developing countries say they...
CHOGM 2022: Rwanda ready to welcome the world
Excitement is high in the capital Kigali as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022 draws closer, with just a few days left...
The economic opportunity as Fiji recovers
Op- Ed by Rabih Yazbek
Of all the economies impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Fiji was among the hardest hit.
The tourism market, which accounts...
Pacific a priority as Mahuta meets Australian foreign minister
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia has work to do “as a member of the Pacific family”.
Wong met with New Zealand's Foreign...
U.S Navy pledges climate support
The U.S Navy has pledged to support Pacific island nations, including Fiji, in the battle against climate change.
Its civilian Head Secretary, Carlos Del Toro,...
U.S to launch multilateral initiative to engage with Pacific islands
The United States plans to launch an initiative next week to step up engagement with the Pacific islands by working with like-minded countries, White...
Vanuatu Opposition to boycott special Parliament sitting again today
Vanuatu leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu, said the Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Opposition bloc will boycott the special parliament sitting again today.
“We...
This year’s Pacific elections marginalise and isolate too many
As 2022 national polls unfold, it is evident that a global decline in democracy is disadvantaging the most vulnerable.
By Mere Nailatikau
Election season is...
New Zealand and Australia agree the Pacific is now a ‘contested’ space
A grim sign for the Pacific has been issued as Australia and New Zealand made a decision following China’s security deal with the Solomon...
Economic stability key in Pacific: Australian Foreign Minister Wong
-- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has recommitted to maintaining the regional processing centre on Nauru, which accounts for more than half of the...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...