UN chief attacks Australia climate approach
The United Nations secretary-general says Australia and other countries intent on increasing fossil fuel production are dangerous radicals.
Antonio Guterres made the comment while launching...
UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
A new flagship UN report on climate change out Monday indicating that harmful carbon emissions from 2010-2019 have never been higher in human history,...
New Caledonian Union adamant on complete decolonisation
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party said it will not give up on the gains made in terms of decolonisation from France under the 1998...
18 COVID-19 cases in Ha’apai community
Ha’apai has 18 positive COVID-19 cases in the community, recorded on Saturday, Tongan Minister for Health, Dr Saia Piukala said Monday.
He said according to...
More power to tackle corruption in PNG
The Unexplained Wealth Bill will give the Commissioner of Police (COP) greater powers to prosecute public servants, complementing existing legislation to tackle corruption, Papua...
Fiji loses millions to illegal fishing
An estimated $600 million (US$300 million) is lost to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Pacific region every year.
Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Fisheries...
Rethinking Solomon Islands security
By Dr Transform Aqorau
It has been an interesting couple of weeks for Solomon Islands, with stories of policing, weapons, replica weapons and a...
WHO, Government of Japan, and Governments of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau partner to enhance COVID-19 preparedness and response
The World Health Organisation (WHO), the Government of Japan and the Governments of the Republic of Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)...
Fijiana Drua on track to make Super W final in their debut season after landmark win
With just one more home and away match to go in their debut season, the Fijiana Drua are on the brink of making the...
Solomon Islands new running track ready for use
Athletes will soon use Solomon Islands’s first ever synthetic training running track built at the King George Sixth School site, East Honiara.
According to a...
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Concerns over voter access raised as New Caledonia’s municipal elections highlight turnout gaps
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Kiribati makes bid for UN women’s body, pushes Pacific voice in global stage
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Samoa pushes $100 million dam project, seel global bidders ahead of 2026 roadshow
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