‘We are not ready’: Divisions deepen over rush to finalise deep sea mining rules
A growing number of countries are demanding more time to decide on rules that would allow companies to mine the deep seabed for minerals...
Mark Brown confirmed as Cook Islands prime minister
The Queen's Representative in the Cook Islands has confirmed Mark Brown as the Prime Minister.
In a statement issued from Mark Brown's office Sir Tom...
Fiji Rugby Union CEO on leave, three terminated
Fiji Rugby Union chief executive John O’Connor has voluntarily taken leave while the contracts of three staff members were terminated last week.
This follows the...
Auckland City to face AS Vénus in OFC Champions League final after 2-0 win over Central Coast
Auckland City FC are into their first OFC Champions League final since 2017 after a well-earned 2-0 semi-final win over Central Coast FC of...
Relationship between Pacific countries and development partners must be watertight: Vanuatu Finance Minister
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
The geo-strategic competition intensifying in the Pacific region requires a reset in relationships that does not jeopardise diplomatic...
Vanuatu releases a world leading NDC to the Climate Change Paris Agreement
Vanuatu, one of the world’s most climate vulnerable countries, has today submitted one of the world’s most ambitious nationally determined contribution (NDC) commitments to...
Proposal to develop a regional climate finance strategy
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
A proposal to develop a regional climate finance strategy has been put forward to the Forum Economic Ministers...
Island economies dealing with economic brunt of global trends
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
Pacific economies are still struggling to recover from the burdens brought forth by COVID19 and record positive economic...
Ministry of Finance key role to play in climate change agenda
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
The critical role of the Ministry of Finance in the climate change agenda has been highlighted at the...
Geo-strategic competition could create disunity in the region: SG Puna
By Pita Ligaiula in Port Vila
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says geo-strategic competition is intensifying and playing out in our region and if...
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‘Australia cops out on official Torres Strait role at global climate talks’
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
No specific role is planned for Torres Strait Islanders by the Australian government as it prepares to...
Australia snubs Torres Srait in Melanesia Spearhead Group bid
By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa, Torres News
Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving...
Pacific youth declaration at PCNC11 calls for integrated action on biodiversity, climate change and...
Biodiversity, climate and ocean action must be implemented together and not treated in isolation. The health of Pacific reefs, forests, fisheries, and communities depends...