Pacific Elders condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
A group of Pacific Elders has unconditionally condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Pacific Elders are deeply concerned that the invasion heightens the risk...
Fiji votes in favour of UN resolution on Ukraine
Fiji was amongst the 141 countries s voted in favour of the resolution, which reaffirms Ukrainian sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity
The UN General Assembly...
Lawmakers spearhead effort to formally apologise for U.S nuclear legacy in the Marshall Islands
U.S Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), Wednesday introduced a resolution recognising the legacy of U.S...
The evidence is ‘painfully clear’: Forum Secretary General Puna
The Pacific Islands Forum has warned climate change challenges are now direr and urgent than ever before, confirming the findings of the recently released...
UN adopts historic resolution aimed at ending plastic pollution
For the first time, the international community has agreed on a framework to curb the world’s growing plastic problem.
A resolution adopted Wednesday by the...
UN Assembly votes to demand that Russia stop war in Ukraine, Palau’s UN rep speaks out
From a tiny Pacific island nation to Europe’s economic powerhouse, country after country lashed out Tuesday at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urged support...
Samoa stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, condemns Russia’s invasion
Samoa has voted in support of Ukraine in the 11th Emergency session of the UN General Assembly Wednesday.
Samoa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations,...
Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police executive leaders team held the first of its biannual meetings
The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Executive Leaders Team held the first of its biannual meetings Wednesday.
PICP Chair and Fiji’s Commissioner of Police...
Pacific meatworkers allege exploitation in Australia
For many Pacific islanders the chance to work in Australia as a fruit picker or a meat worker is the opportunity of a lifetime.
But...
“Our ocean is not a nuclear dumpster” – USP students call for a nuclear free Pacific
By Nic Maclellan
Hundreds of students at the University of the South Pacific in Suva rallied to remember nuclear survivors around the region on...
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“No Need for State of Emergency” – Fiji Government says situation under control
Fiji’s Government says there is no need to declare a State of Emergency, assuring the public that national security conditions remain stable following a...
“Press Freedom is not only about the right to report” – PM Manele urges...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says press freedom must be matched with responsibility, warning that journalism today is defined not by speed, but...
Forum SG Waqa tells Pacific leaders 2050 Strategy must deliver results
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the region must move beyond plans and deliver real results under the 2050 Strategy, warning that...