Freely Associated States countries condemn Russia invasion of Ukraine
Freely Associated States (FAS) nations strongly condemned Russian’s action in Ukraine, supporting the United Nations resolution with other countries.
Palau, FSM, and Marshall Islands supported...
Ukraine crisis: ‘Fiji should openly condemn Russia for its armed aggression’ – Kotobalavu
As a sovereign state and as a member of the United Nations, Fiji should openly express its strong support for Ukraine and its people...
Pacific Elders call halt to seabed mining
Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) calls for a halt in seabed mining until “proper regulatory instruments can be put in place,” and recommends a regional...
Samoan farmworkers told to quit ‘white people’ unions
Samoan farmworkers in Australia were pressured to quit a union by a senior Samoan government official who warned them not to defy him because...
We can only put our best foot forward says Moana Pasifika assistant coach
Moana Pasifika will finally kick-off their highly anticipated Super Rugby debut this Friday against the Canterbury Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
It follows...
Fijian Drua-Rebels match moved from Suncorp due to flooding
SANZAAR, Rugby Australia and the Fijian Drua have confirmed their first home game of the season against the Melbourne Rebels has been moved from...
Pacific Islands Forum joins widespread calls at UN for peace and dialogue in Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum member states with presence at the United Nations in New York, has registered their deep alarm at the unfolding crisis...
World must take lead from Pacific island nations in addressing worst impacts of climate change
The future of Pacific Islands’ future security requires aggressive emissions reductions by Western countries and wide implementation of climate adaptation, a co-author of the...
IPCC adaptation report ‘a damning indictment of failed global leadership on climate’
UN scientists on Monday delivered a stark warning about the impact of climate change on people and the planet, saying that ecosystem collapse, species...
IPCC report: A last chance for climate action for a Pacific in peril
The latest report from the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has revealed the devastating impact to Pacific Islands and communities if the...
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New Zealand and Palau eye the next two Pacific Forums
New Zealand and Palau have agreed to cooperate closely on Pacific regional issues, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“As the next two hosts of the...
New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
By Nic Maclellan
After four days of talks in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron and five parliamentary groups from New Caledonia have signed the Elysée-Oudinot...
Climate Security in the Pacific: Emerging trends, priorities and solutions
Pacific Island countries are among those most affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, shifting rainfall patterns and increasing extreme weather events threaten land,...