At UN, Micronesia denounces Japan plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific
The president of the Pacific island state of Micronesia denounced at the United Nations last Thursday Japan's decision to discharge what he called nuclear-contaminated...
Nauru elects new parliament
Nauru's president Lionel Aingimea is among the members of parliament who have been re-elected in the weekend poll.
However, results show that two former presidents,...
Marshall Islands halt negotiations with U.S over nuclear testing legacy
The Marshall Islands halted key negotiations with the U.S on Friday over ongoing grievances relating to nuclear testing dating back 70 years on the...
Denmark becomes first country to pledge ‘loss and damage’ finance
Denmark has become the first fully-fledged country to pledge funds to developing countries specifically for “tab og skader”, which translates to “loss and damage”.
The...
Fifth briefing session by Japan on plans to release contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Islands Forum Members received a fifth virtual briefing from the Government of Japan on 20 September 2022 regarding its plan to release over...
Six home games confirmed for Fiji, both 2022 finalists inbound!
The Fijian Drua will mount its second Super Rugby Pacific campaign with six home games locked in for Fiji in 2023.
Coming to Fiji next...
Australian PM’s XIII Men beat spirited PNG PM’s XIII Men
The Australian Prime Minister’s XIII Men’s side proved far too strong in the end, but had to work hard at times for a 64-14...
New Zealand win OFC U-19 Championship 2022 with 3-0 victory over Fiji
New Zealand have won the OFC U-19 Championship 2022 after a 3-0 win over Fiji at Stade Pater in Papeete, Tahiti.
A brace from Oliver...
Vanuatu makes historic call for treaty to end the fossil fuel era
Today, Vanuatu called on other nations to join them in establishing a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a proposed international mechanism that aims to explicitly...
Kiribati calls for an end to nuclear weapons at UN General Assembly
The president of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, has called for an end to the use of nuclear weapons during his speech at the 77th session...
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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...