ADB launches first blue bond Incubator to boost Ocean investment
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched the world’s first Blue Bond Incubator to support ocean-related projects in Asia and the Pacific, an investment...
High-level regional political group on deep sea mining launched
The Pacific Parliamentarians' Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM) also release 'Our Ocean Call'
The Pacific Parliamentarians' Alliance on Deep Sea Mining (PPADSM) has been...
Australia minister asks Solomon Islands not to sign China security pact
An Australian minister met with the leader of the Solomon Islands on Wednesday and asked him not to sign a proposed security agreement between...
U.S military leader warns Chinese security deal with Solomon Islands sounds ‘too good to be true’
A senior U.S military general has warned during a visit to Australia that China’s offer to deepen security ties with Solomon Islands will come...
Morrison hits out at ‘heavy-handed’ approach to Pacific Islands
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says any suggestion that the Solomon Islands is “under the control of Australia” is “offensive” and risks a “heavy-handed”...
MP Kenilorea raises concern over leaked documents to arm Chinese embassy personnel
The Chairman for Solomon Islands Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee Peter Kenilorea Junior says the ‘leaked’ diplomatic note on arming Chinese embassy personnel in Solomon...
A Call to Protect Our Pacific Ocean: Pacific Parliamentarians’ Alliance on Deep Sea Mining
A healthy ocean is essential for the proper functioning of our planet, indeed for vibrant life on Earth. But today, we face yet another...
Fiji 7s coach Ben Gollings: “It’s a pretty incredible start”
Fiji’s victory at the Singapore Sevens last weekend was remarkable on a number of levels.
The Olympic champions were playing in their first World Series...
Tough task awaits Seruvakula to name final Fijiana squad
Fijiana Drua Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula will want to finish on a high note in the Super W competition next week.
Seruvakula’s players were put...
Vunivalu back at last on familiar Melbourne stage
Suliasi Vunivalu is back at last.
The dynamic Fijian finisher now has at least seven games in Super Rugby Pacific to force his way into...
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Pacific Ministers seek long-term fix to fuel crisis as costs hit households
Pacific Economic ministers are looking beyond short-term responses to rising fuel prices and living costs, with Marshall Islands Finance Minister David Paul saying leaders...
Forum regional architecture review heads to Leaders as strategic partnership decisions await
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the regional architecture review is still underway and will be presented to Forum Leaders for...
Samoa Minister threatens to revoke Samoa Observer business license
Samoa Minister of Revenue and Member of Parliament for Vaimauga No. 1, Pauga Talalelei Pauga, threatened to revoke the Samoa Observer's business licence during...