Kiribati has no judiciary and Australian lawyers are fired up
The Albanese government has put great effort into repairing relations with Australia’s Pacific neighbours, which might explain its silence over what is happening in...
Pacific leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Flags are flying at half mast across the Pacific and leaders are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age...
Telstra to tear out Digicel’s Huawei equipment in ‘next refresh’
Telstra-owned Digicel Pacific is tracking ahead of financial expectations just a few months after the government-assisted takeover, and will tear out its Huawei-built equipment...
Pacific Groups call for greater transparency in mega-regional trade talks
Over 40 civil society organisations are today calling for greater transparency and a break from failed trade models as Ministers from 14 countries meet...
Palau will maintain diplomatic ties with Taiwan, president vows
Palau President Surangel Whipps, in Japan for a state visit, on Thursday voiced concern about attempts by Moscow and Beijing to change the international...
NORI, receives ISA recommendation to commence Pilot Nodule collection trials in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean
The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) (the “Company” or “TMC”), an explorer of lower-impact battery metals from seafloor polymetallic nodules, has announced that the International...
Australia climate bill passes parliament
The federal government has trumpeted its successful bid to enshrine its emissions reduction targets in law, telling investors Australia is now “open for business”.
The...
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 after 70-year reign
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at...
Charles is the new King
At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales.
But there are...
Solomon Islands parliament votes to delay national poll as Manasseh Sogavare mocks Australia’s election fund offer
The Solomon Islands parliament has voted to delay the country's national elections to 2024, backing a push from Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to postpone...
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“We are doing more than most” — GCF on adaptation finance
By Pita Ligaiula
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) says half of its climate finance is directed to adaptation, but Executive Director Mafalda Duarte acknowledges the...
“We need to make Pacific economies more resilient”: Green Climate Fund
By Pita Ligaiula
Climate change is already threatening key Pacific economic sectors, but the Green Climate Fund (GCF) says its investments are being designed...
Forum Leaders endorse Kava declaration, fisheries fund review and regional labour ministers
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have endorsed new regional measures on kava, fisheries and labour, including the establishment of a dedicated Regional Labour...