Vanuatu PM to continue consultations on Mathew and Hunter issue
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat says Government will continue consultations with leaders, including those from Tafea Province, before deciding its next course of action...
‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa
Tonga veteran Felise Kaufusi wants to play in one last World Cup and gain revenge over arch rivals Samoa, with a thumping defeat last...
Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned whether the Pacific can maintain its vision of becoming an Ocean of...
The ocean wealth that keeps leaving Micronesia
By Joyce McClure
More than 50 percent of the world’s tuna supply comes from the western and central Pacific Ocean, making it the most...
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as Pacific leaders speak out
Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was “destabilising”, citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response.
Speaking in an interview...
UN readies US$100 million as stronger El Niño threatens millions
The United Nations is preparing to release up to US$100 million in emergency funding as forecasts indicate the next El Niño will be more...
‘I won’t back flip’: Samoa star reveals plan for Cup
Winning a World Cup is the final frontier for Payne Haas and he is fully committed to attempting to do so with Samoa.
There had...
Pacific strategy targets bigger share of Climate finance by 2030
Pacific Island countries have adopted a regional strategy aimed at improving access to climate finance, strengthening institutions and developing new financing mechanisms to help...
Tongan PM says China missile test has ‘caused a stir, created tension’
Tonga’s prime minister has joined a chorus of regional leaders condemning China’s testing of a nuclear-capable long-range missile in the Pacific last week, as...
Tuvalu moves closer to first National Security Policy
Tuvalu has moved a step closer to adopting its first National Security Policy after government officials and key stakeholders met last week to review...
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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum’s Israel partnership
The Pacific Elders’ Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts...
PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions
Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by...
Record carbon dioxide levels will impact us for centuries, says UN weather agency
Levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other major greenhouse gases in the atmosphere caused by burning fossil fuels reached record highs in 2025, locking...