WCPFC report shows record Pacific tuna catch, warns of climate change risks
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has confirmed record tuna catches in the Pacific, while warning of growing uncertainties linked to climate...
Tonga PM welcomes U.S deal to explore deep-sea minerals amid environmental concerns
The recently elected leader of Tonga has described a deal to partner with the U.S on deep-sea mineral exploration as an “exciting development” amid...
Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience
Climate finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still block access to...
Tonga Finance Minister Lata Tangimana convicted of electoral bribery by Supreme Court
The Tongan Supreme Court has convicted Latalaga Lata Tangimana, the Minister of Finance, for breaching Tonga’s Electoral Act in connection with the 2025 General...
ADB announces financial support package to help Asia and Pacific mitigate impacts from Middle East conflict
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a financial support package to help its developing member countries (DMCs) mitigate the economic and financial impacts...
China’s growing influence in the Pacific is 5,000 meters deep
Deep-sea mining is its latest battlefield
By Kara Fox, Elizabeth Alberts, Lou Robinson and Byron Manley
CNN and environmental news outlet Mongabay tracked eight Chinese research...
Fijiana XVs prepare for Wallaroos showdown as Pacific rivalry returns
Fiji’s Fijiana are preparing for a major Pacific rugby clash as they get ready to face the Wallaroos in Canberra this week.
Friday's Test match...
Samoa deputy PM loses seat after Court finds corrupt practices
The Samoa Electoral Court has today ruled that deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Falealili I, Toelupe Maoiautele Pou Onesemo, is guilty...
Western Pacific governments urged to speed up action to end TB in the region
The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged governments in the Western Pacific region to accelerate country-led action to transform tuberculosis care, decentralize services and scale...
Commonwealth SG warns global debt crisis threatens ‘survival’ of Small States
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Shirley Botchwey has warned that rising global debt is threatening development, sovereignty and survival for many countries, particularly small...
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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland
After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...
CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...