We can’t just abandon our Pacific neighbours to the climate crisis
Opinion by Mark Howden, 'Ofa Ma'Asi-Kaisamy
With many parts of the Pacific still suffering due to COVID-19, the latest international report on climate change...
Fiji’s long trek to democracy and the quiet heroism of Fiji’s journalists
By Graeme Dobell
Fiji will soon vote on Frank Bainimarama, the military supremo who slowly morphed into an elected leader.
The man who has driven and...
U.S to send officials to Solomon Islands due to tensions over China security pact
The White House’s top Asia official is preparing to travel to the Solomon Islands in a rare high-level visit that underscores alarm in Washington...
Scott Morrison calls election in Australia on 21 May
Scott Morrison has kicked off his campaign to become the first Australian prime minister in a generation to win a second term after calling...
Samoa extends State of emergency for another month
Samoa’s Head of State has extended the proclamation of the State of Emergency (SOE) to next month due to a “grave emergency” where a...
Macron challenged by far right as French vote for president
French voters streamed to polling stations Sunday for the first round of a tense contest for the presidency, with incumbent Emmanuel Macron’s hopes of...
Overstayers affected by Tonga volcano eruption seeking work visas in NZ
Tongan overstayers who can’t return home because of the damage caused by January’s volcanic eruption are asking the Government for a short-term working visa.
Some...
US$ 14 million World Bank Project puts universal Health care within reach for all I-Kiribati
Families and communities across Kiribati will receive much-needed health support as part of the US$14 million Kiribati Health Systems Strengthening Project that has been...
The dangers of defending women accused of sorcery in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, defending women accused of sorcery, has become a life-threatening occupation. The UN and European Union run Spotlight Initiative, is promoting...
10-try Naduvalo the star man as Fiji claim Singapore title
Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore, overcoming New Zealand 28-17 in...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...