Uncertain future for islanders who survived Tongan eruption
The first two booms from the volcano were scary enough, but the third explosion was immense, sending everyone from the village running from their...
Moana Minerals Limited announces award of an exploration licence by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority
Moana Minerals Limited, a Cook Islands registered company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of parent company Ocean Minerals LLC ("OML"), has announced the award of...
The big picture for our big Ocean states in 2022- thoughts from the Blue Pacific
The commentary below takes its cue from remarks led by Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, at the Ministerial Forum for Cooperation in the Indo...
UK continues support for Pacific islands on journey to COP27
Three months since the Glasgow Climate Pact came into being at COP26 in Glasgow last year, the Pacific have outlined how the UK COP26...
Fijian Drua hope to so show swift improvement in Super Rugby
After having their first taste of Super Rugby last weekend, the Fijian Drua are aiming to show they’re quick learners when they meet the...
‘I’ve had a long journey’: Feauai-Sautia excited by Super Rugby return after ‘rebuild’
Brumbies centre Chris Feauai-Sautia is overjoyed at the prospect of returning to Super Rugby Pacific.
Feauai-Sautia makes his return from the bench as the Brumbies...
Palau Climate Champion calls for resource, capacity support for SIDS on Article 6
The high level political champion flying the flag for Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and its outcomes from COP26 says there is still...
COP26 Outcomes have left RMI amongst countries on ‘knife-edge’, says Climate Champion Bilimon
The Pacific Political Champion for Climate Ambition Bruce Bilimon, has told the UK-Pacific Climate Dialogue this week the COP26 Glasgow Outcomes, especially in the...
Pacific’s leadership, commitment and amplified voice acknowledged by COP26 Presidency
The commitment, leadership and the amplified voice of the Pacific has been acknowledged as having played a key role in the “success” of the...
COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate: A regional solution for cross border travel
The availability of vaccines and ongoing evidence-based research to mitigate COVID-19 is allowing Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) to explore a variety of...
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New Zealand Prime Minister has announced he will visit Samoa and Tonga later this week, for what will be the government's first comprehensive engagements...
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Palau President Surange lWhipps Jr called for “sustained collaboration and equitable access to technology” as cornerstones of ocean governance, delivering the keynote at the...