Tuvalu Parliament unanimously approves new amended Constitution

Tuvalu’s Parliament has unanimously approved the proposed Constitution of Tuvalu Bill 2023 – endorsing 26 amendments proposed by the Parliamentary Review Committee led by former foreign affairs minister, Simon Kofe. Announcing the historical moment on…
WHO Western Pacific candidates vow to rebuild staff trust

Candidates vying for the regional director position at the World Health Organisation Western Pacific regional office fielded member states’ questions in a unique online public forum meant to gauge their priorities and fitness for the…
FSM becomes first country to sign oceans treaty

The Federated States of Micronesia has signed a global treaty that aim to protect oceans that lie beyond national boundaries, becoming the first country in the world to do so. The new Biodiversity of Areas…
Conference to address sustainable infrastructure for the Pacific

An upcoming conference will be looking into the future of getting better quality infrastructure for Pacific Island countries. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in collaboration with the Australia Fiji Business Council…
Fiji make compelling case for a place among rugby’s elite

Fiji’s convincing victory over the two-times world champions Wallabies on Sunday was the first big upset of the World Cup and further enhanced the case for the Pacific islanders to have a place at rugby’s…
Culture not an excuse for violence: PNG Governor-General

Papua New Guinea cannot claim to be a Christian country because its society has many social ills highlighted by a disrespect for one another, says Governor-General Grand Chief Sir Bob Dadae. Speaking during the flag…
Pacific island countries to hold second summit next week with Biden

Pacific island countries will meet next week with U.S. President Joe Biden for a second summit with his country, the Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna said on Monday. Puna made the announcement…
PM Sogavare declares the most important decision after more than 40 years of Solomon Islands existence

The forging of diplomatic relations between Solomon Islands and People’s Republic of China is by far the most important decision by Solomon Islands after more than 40 years of its existence as an independent sovereign…
September 2023 Vol 49 No. 9
Fiji: Democracy. Abort. Repeat.
Embattled Pacific Island States build heft for climate push
Pacific economies: Driven to the brink of change
Pacific judiciaries ill-equipped against technology
Macron’s magical mystery tour of Melanesia
New Caledonia’s nickel sector faces energy crunch
Port investments and container safety: A regional wrap
What happens now that MEPC80 is behind us?
Where do I go to tell my story?
Opinion: Seabed mining rules lapse is window for Pacific regulations
Fowler: More than a Matilda Star
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