Tuvalu Foreign Minister urges countries to take greater responsibility for climate change to save island nations
Countries should cut down on their greenhouse gas emission and take greater responsibility for problems created by climate change to save island nations like...
UN chief attacks Australia climate approach
The United Nations secretary-general says Australia and other countries intent on increasing fossil fuel production are dangerous radicals.
Antonio Guterres made the comment while launching...
UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees
A new flagship UN report on climate change out Monday indicating that harmful carbon emissions from 2010-2019 have never been higher in human history,...
New Caledonian Union adamant on complete decolonisation
New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party said it will not give up on the gains made in terms of decolonisation from France under the 1998...
18 COVID-19 cases in Ha’apai community
Ha’apai has 18 positive COVID-19 cases in the community, recorded on Saturday, Tongan Minister for Health, Dr Saia Piukala said Monday.
He said according to...
More power to tackle corruption in PNG
The Unexplained Wealth Bill will give the Commissioner of Police (COP) greater powers to prosecute public servants, complementing existing legislation to tackle corruption, Papua...
Fiji loses millions to illegal fishing
An estimated $600 million (US$300 million) is lost to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in the Pacific region every year.
Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Fisheries...
Rethinking Solomon Islands security
By Dr Transform Aqorau
It has been an interesting couple of weeks for Solomon Islands, with stories of policing, weapons, replica weapons and a...
WHO, Government of Japan, and Governments of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau partner to enhance COVID-19 preparedness and response
The World Health Organisation (WHO), the Government of Japan and the Governments of the Republic of Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)...
Fijiana Drua on track to make Super W final in their debut season after landmark win
With just one more home and away match to go in their debut season, the Fijiana Drua are on the brink of making the...
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Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, as Australia continues efforts to...
Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms
A senior official at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has warned that Solomon Islands must take proactive and decisive political action to prepare for...
NOAA declares El Niño, warns of possible ‘Super’ event
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that El Niño conditions are present in the Pacific, with forecasts indicating a...