Meth is turning Fiji from a Tropical Paradise into a narco’s playground
The Pacific island has become collateral damage in the global drug trade, as an influx of meth fuels a rise in sex work, poverty...
Does Bougainville need a new anti-corruption law?
By Joseph Nobetau
Recently, Bougainville President Ishmael Toroama announced his government’s intention to enact a new anti-corruption law.
The president, who campaigned on a platform...
Kiribati could ‘not be habitable beyond 2060′
Former Kiribati President Anote Tong says a report indicates that Kiribati could “not be habitable beyond 2060”.
“Now the question really is, what happens then....
Nauruans go to the polls on Saturday
The people of Nauru go to the polls on Saturday to elect 19 MPs across eight constituencies.
There are 77 candidates contesting the seats -...
Pacific ministers endorse Fiji Military’s Blackrock camp as disaster relief depot
Pacific countries have officially agreed to use the Fijian Military's Blackrock Camp as a regional humanitarian relief depot.
Fiji's Disaster Minister Inia Seruiratu announced the...
Pacific Disaster Ministers show leadership, Goodwill and a future vision to build a safer Pacific for communities
Pacific Disaster Ministers have committed to the inaugural Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction Declaration of Commitment to Action towards a safer and more resilient region...
Pacific Islands students target UN court as key weapon to fight climate change
In the shadow of the United Nations' towering headquarters in New York City, law student Solomon Yeo from an island nation in the South...
Pacific youth hold flotilla down New York rivers calling on vote for climate justice at United Nations
Pacific activists and students, joined by New York climate activists and Indigenous representatives, held a climate justice flotilla on Saturday sailing past the UN...
British presence in Indo-Pacific outlined
The Ministry of Defence has outlined the British military presence in the Indo-Pacific, pointing out that it has grown in recent years.
Andrew Rosindell, Member...
ANZ reaffirms commitment to Samoa and Pacific
ANZ Regional Executive Pacific, Sarah Stubbings, has reaffirmed her commitment to Samoa and the Pacific region on her first visit to Apia.
Following meetings with...
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Fiji Parliament urged to defer ratification of Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Peace Alliance
Fiji’s Parliament has been urged to defer ratification of two major treaties with Australia, with a parliamentary committee warning that the agreements could have...
Vanuatu Opposition lodges no-confidence motion against PM
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc has lodged a detailed motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday.
The Opposition has raised six grounds in...
Australia cannot ‘credibly lead’ COP31 without reform
Australia cannot "credibly lead on climate abroad" or protect regional security if it continues to approve new and expanded coal and gas projects, an...