Wildfires devastate PNG island
WILDFIRES have scorched about one-third of Lou Island in Papua New Guinea, destroying forests and other resources as residents appeal for...
Fiji targets maritime security gaps
FIJI has launched the Pacific's first integrated maritime security strategy, aiming to strengthen coordination between government agencies...
Indonesia brings Pacific artists together
INDONESIA has brought together artists from eight Pacific countries and eastern Indonesia for a cultural exchange that aims to strengthen...
Korea appoints new ambassador to Samoa
THE Republic of Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Samoa, as its new ambassador presented his credentials to...
Australia backs Fiji’s maritime security
AUSTRALIA will provide Fiji with Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels to strengthen maritime surveillance and help detect drug trafficking...
Pacific conservation finance needs patient capital, not another pilot
PACIFIC conservation leaders called for long-term funding to flow through trusted local institutions and be shaped around communities...
Pacific leaders say ocean protection must put Indigenous authority first
PACIFIC conservation efforts will fail to endure unless Indigenous communities help decide how ocean projects are designed, governed and...
A chance to turn the tide
THE world has spent more than 40 years learning what works in the AIDS response. For the Pacific, with its long tradition of collective...
