Radical climate action urged to save Pacific nation
A Pacific leader turned activist has pleaded for empathy as he urges radical climate action to help save his island nation.
Former President Anote Tong...
Vanuatu says it expects fall in China’s police presence after signing Nakamal Agreement with Australia
The Australian federal government has notched a potentially significant strategic win in the Pacific, with Vanuatu saying China's police presence there was “expected to...
Jacob gets Fiji Bati party started after waiting nine years for an invite
Fiji front-rower Jacob Saifiti is familiar with this role.
The veteran pack leader showing the way for his young forwards.
Inspiring by actions, setting a platform,...
Pacific churches reject U.S call to end UN decolonisation mandate
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has rejected a United States call to end the mandate of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation,...
U.S calls for end to UN decolonisation committee, criticises Pacific visits
The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the...
Pacific leaders must turn climate promises into action at COP31: Former Fiji Ambassador to UN
Pacific leaders must use the momentum from the Fiji-Tuvalu Pre-COP31 meeting to secure climate finance, strengthen regional resilience and ensure the voices of vulnerable...
U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security
Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington’s global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the...
Georgina Maka’a Elected New MASI President
Investigative journalist Georgina Maka’a has been elected president of the Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) at its annual general meeting in Honiara on...
IMF warns of fiscal risks as Kiribati growth slows to three percent
Kiribati’s economic growth is expected to slow to 3 percent this year, down from 4.3 percent in 2025, as high operating costs, global uncertainty...
Warming ocean and the silent battle beneath the surface
By Koroi Tadulala
Months have passed since El Niño was declared across the Pacific, and its effects are being felt far and wide.
At the same...
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Pacific faces climate finance barriers as global action falls short
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to the gap between global climate commitments and action on the ground, with new United Nations...
Use Melanesian framework as guide on the political future of Bougainville: Marat
Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions...
SPC warns Pacific faces rising costs, climate risks and funding pressures
By Pita Ligaiula
The Pacific Community (SPC) has warned that rising fuel costs, climate change, natural disasters and constrained development financing are increasing pressure...