SODELPA not happy: Fiji coalition partner calls for urgent sitting
The Social Democratic Liberal Party SODELPA), one of the coalition parties in the Fiji Government, has expressed disappointment over the non-fulfilment of certain promises...
Our ocean is under attack
Pacific is yet again raising concern on the “unconscionable” plan by Japan to release water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into...
Tuvalu to receive US$23million to enhance its international airport and runway
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved US$23 million (approximately AUD$35.3 million) in grant financing to bolster Tuvalu's aviation sector.
The Tuvalu Safe...
Top diplomat denies U.S trying to militarise the Pacific
The U.S Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs tells 1News in New Zealand that America’s aim is to create a...
Forum SG Puna to discuss AUKUS with Australian PM
The AUKUS trilateral security pact will be on the agenda for discussions between the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...
UN office in Fiji skirting around reports of local staff sackings
The United Nations multi-country office in Fiji is refusing to confirm or deny reports it has sacked up to 40 local employees and is...
PNG Parliament passes Ombudsman bill
A Member of Papua New Guinea Parliament found guilty under the Leadership Code and dismissed from office will stay out for five years before...
Europe’s top science panel supports call for moratorium on deep-sea mining
National science academies from across Europe have become the latest group to announce their support for a moratorium on deep-sea mining, a proposed but...
Paris delivers mandate for zero draft as momentum builds towards plastic treaty
The global community is one step closer towards a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, with the second session...
AS Academy Féminine win first-ever OFC Women’s Champions League with victory over Koloale FC in Port Moresby
AS Academy Féminine have come from behind to beat Koloale FC 4-1 and deservedly win the inaugural OFC Women's Champions League title in Port...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...