France calls for ban on deep -sea mining at COP27
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) Monday welcomed the announcement by French President Emmanuel Macron that France is calling for a ban on deep-sea...
The Pacific is now out of time, Vanuatu’s former PM
Climate change is an existential threat in the islands of the Pacific, affecting livelihoods, security and well-being
By Bob Loughman Weibur
Here in the Pacific...
‘End youth tokenism’ – Commonwealth young people tell COP27 leaders to recognise them as partners in fight against climate change
Representatives for the more than a billion under-30s in the Commonwealth have called on leaders at the start of COP27 in Egypt to end...
Samoa eyeing off World Cup revenge against England
Coach Matt Parish is taking Samoa’s shot at redemption against England as an opportunity for his side to be remembered for their last game...
Toa Samoa captain Junior Paulo Paulo facing ban; Sua’ali’i, Collins cautioned
Toa Samoa captain Junior Paulo is set to miss the Pacific nation's historic World Cup semi-final against England at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium after being...
Rabele confident Bati’s best to come despite World Cup exit
Fiji coach Joe Rabele believes the young talent unearthed during the World Cup will ensure the Bati remain a force in France in 2025...
Fiji 7s pooled with New Zealand in Dubai
The Fiji 7s team will rest for less than a month before their next assignment which is the Dubai 7s.
Fiji has been drawn in...
PNG Pukpuks retain Cup
Papua New Guinea Pukpuks retained the Oceania Rugby Championship trophy after defeating Solomon Islands 22-18 at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby .
The...
COP27 opens with call for world leaders not to backslide on emission reduction commitments
The 27th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (UNFCCC COP) has opened in the Red Sea city of Sharm...
COP27: Pacific leaders want climate change payments
Pacific leaders will be pressing developed nations for payment at the United Nations' climate conference known as COP27 this week in Egypt.
Last year's climate...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...