Pacific leaders to convene in Palau for 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting
Pacific Island countries and territories will gather in Palau from 4-5 November 2025, for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Ministers Meeting, as...
Invest in preparedness to save lives from future Tsunamis: UN SG Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the world to strengthen early warning systems and preparedness to protect coastal communities from deadly tsunamis.
In...
Fiji PM announces major realignment of ministerial portfolios
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a significant restructuring of government ministries, confirming the appointment of Esrom Immanuel as the new Minister for...
Expert says Fiji ‘in a state of flux’ after resignation of two deputy PMs
A Fijian politics expert says the ongoing political instability in Suva, which has resulted in two deputy prime ministers losing their jobs, will have...
U.S govt shutdown sends shockwaves through the Pacific and opens door for change
When the United States government went into shutdown last month, the impact didn’t stay inside the U.S.
Far across the Pacific Ocean, island nations and...
Cook Islands secures $70m climate finance for cyclone resilience
The Cook Islands government has announced that the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has approved the country’s second national funding proposal, titled “Direct Financing...
Thierry Santa resigns from New Caledonia Government
Former President of New Caledonia Thierry Santa has resigned as a minister from the government led by current President Alcide Ponga (who also succeeded...
New head of Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority vows transparency, welcomes scrutiny
The newly appointed Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) commissioner, Beverly Stacey-Ataera says public trust and open dialogue will be at the centre of the Cook...
Governor ‘envious’ of FSM’s independence as Guam continues fight for self-determination
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero said she was “envious” of the Federated States of Micronesia’s independence and self-determination, leaving much to be desired for...
Esrom Immanuel sworn in as Fiji’s new Finance Minister
Esrom Yosef Immanuel has been officially sworn in as Fiji’s new Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development.
The ceremony was officiated by the Acting...
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China expands Policing footprint in Pacific as influence grows
China is expanding its policing footprint across the Pacific, moving from basic training support to more operational involvement in several island countries, raising the...
Tuvalu boosts Maritime Security with new Patrol vessel from Japan, UNODC
Tuvalu has strengthened its ability to police its waters and protect its resources following the handover of a new inshore patrol vessel at Funafuti...
Cyclones threaten Fiji, Solomon Islands, PNG, even NZ
Twin tropical cyclones are ravaging Melanesia, with Maila stirring up trouble in the Solomon Sea and Vaianu darting across the South Pacific.
Both are category...