Be angry, be strategic, Pacific climate negotiations urged
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti
I just wanted to say that sometimes a united voice means that you can also genuinely, assertively be angry.”
These were strong...
Fiji Opposition political parties welcome announcement of election date
Fiji's Opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) says it is delighted that the date for the General Election has been announced.
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka...
Kiribati controversy as Attorney General becomes acting chief justice
The separation of powers crisis in Kiribati escalated on Friday, with the Pacific country’s attorney general, Tetiro Semilota, appointed acting chief justice.
Semilota was sworn...
Goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C ‘more fragile’ than ever, says COP27 chair
The goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C is “more fragile” than ever, as world leaders prepare to meet for crucial climate talks, the...
Pacific aid surges as China, U.S vie for influence
Regional powers poured record amounts of cash into the Pacific Islands during the coronavirus pandemic to help them weather the economic fallout as competition...
Reclaiming a lost decade
By Sanaka Samarasinha, UN Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu
As we surface from an unexpected global pandemic which left...
Overcoming suspicion: reconciliation for Australia and Bougainville
The angry reaction to Richard Marles’ comments should be a warning to Canberra about the need to settle past grievances.
By Anthony Regan
During a visit...
Experts debate a watershed moment that could see the world’s highest court adjudicate a climate change case for the first time
The Commonwealth Foundation convened leading experts on climate law and finance to discuss how small island nations are using legal action to achieve compensation...
Tonga hit record score against Cook Islands 92-10
-Parramatta centre Will Penisini scored four tries for Mate Ma'a Tonga as they registered their biggest ever Test win by beating Cook Islands 92-10,...
May scores four as Samoa beat France 62-4 to advance
Toa Samoa are through to face Tonga in the quarterfinals after beating France 62-4 on Monday morning, with Panthers wing Taylan May scoring four...
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Pacific nations warn UN sea-level rise declaration falls short
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Former NZ PM Clark criticises New Zealand for abstaining on UN pandemic declaration
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Fiji rights coalition questions legal authority for referendum date
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) has questioned the constitutional authority behind Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s announcement that Fiji’s national referendum will be...