Traditional Samoan medicinal plant may be as good as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, study suggests
A Samoan medicinal plant may be as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, according to a new study that combines traditional community knowledge with...
Forum politics fails to dampen regional efforts to fight climate change at COP26
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Despite the fallout, between members of the Micronesian sub region of the Pacific Islands Forum, it seems the region is...
“You might as well bomb us” Palau President tells World leaders at COP26
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
The inaction of world emitters to reach an agreement on the rapid reductions of fossil fuels has annoyed Pacific island...
COP26: Tuvalu PM raises concerns on sea level rise affecting the island nation
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano says his people are living with the reality of climate change every day.
“Right now,...
World Leaders told – “We are not drowning, we are fighting”
The Pacific voice rang loud and clear when Pacific climate activist Brianna Fruean, took the stage at the opening ceremony of the World Leaders...
Pacific states to benefit from new IRIS initiative
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
Fiji’s Prime Minister and current chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Frank Bainimarama has thanked his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister...
Our global canoe is sinking, Pacific Forum chair tells world leaders
By Pita Ligaiula in Glasgow
“To all leaders here; the message of the Pacific is simple: Our canoe is sinking. “Pick up your buckets and...
Athletes call on world leaders to deliver on climate action at COP26 summit
A group of more than 50 Olympians and Paralympians have called on world leaders to deliver on climate action during the COP26 summit in...
CNMI’s plans to host the Pacific Mini Games in a pandemic
It's been eight years since the Northern Marianas were awarded hosting rights for the 2021 Pacific Mini Games.
Super typhoons, the withdrawal of...
Fiji women impress at latest camp
The Digicel Fiji national women’s team gathered in camp at the end of last month, spending some valuable time together before the players headed...
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Pacific leadership at UNEA-7, advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet
If multilateralism is to prove its worth, it must deliver first for those who have the most to lose. Our islands, our people, and...
A sustainable future requires new thinking: UN environment report
Fresh approaches to facing complex environmental challenges are revealed in the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) new global outlook released on Tuesday.
The agency calls the...
AFP Commissioner announces historic organised crime summit
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett has reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to working alongside Fiji to combat organised crime, announcing that the AFP and...