84 seats declared so far
A total of 34 seats remain to be declared as of midday today.
From the total 118 seats, 84 seats have been declared, but one...
UN visits Vanuatu after two years of closed borders
This week, a team from the United Nations (UN) landed in Vanuatu for the first time since COVID-19 closed Vanuatu’s borders in 2020.
Led by...
New Caledonia referendum challenged in Euro court
The holding of New Caledonia's referendum on independence from France is being challenged in the European Court of Human Rights.
Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes reports a...
U.S senior diplomat kicks off Pacific tour in Samoa
U.S Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Samoa's leader on Friday, discussing climate change, ocean security and opportunities to work together as...
ONOC Digest – Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
ONOC is delivering this Digest in partnership with The Reporters’ Academy and the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA).
We are now over halfway through these...
MSG Prime Minister’s Cup kicks off on 17 September
After a lapse of many years, the Melanesian Football Cup, now dubbed the MSG Prime Ministers Cup, will be held in Vanuatu from 17-30...
U.S Deputy Secretary of State arrives in Tonga today
U.S Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman will be in Tonga today, as part of the Pacific trip to reflect the United States' commitment...
Fijian PM Bainimarama holds talks on security and regional development with U.S national security advisor
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama held extensive discussions on security and development cooperation with the United States National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan at the...
51 seats in Papua New Guinea election not declared yet
The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission is running out of time, patience and legal advice.
With 24 hours left for return of writs Friday, 51...
Fiji President visits the Israeli President
Fijian President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today paid a courtesy call to the President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog at his residence in...
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COP31 President Murat Kurum says the climate crisis facing Pacific island countries requires stronger international action, with climate finance, implementation and the survival of...
Pacific moves from climate warnings to action ahead of COP31
Pacific countries are heading to the UN climate talks in Türkiye with a stronger push for climate finance, ocean protection and action to keep...
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UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell says the world must urgently act to keep the expected breach of the 1.5°C warming limit as...