Opinion: Harris and the Pacific Islands: Delivering on a Pacific vision
In the whirlwind of speeches to cement Kamala Harris’ presidential credentials, the Pacific Islands have hardly rated a
World Bank approves $68 million cross-border bank lifeline for remote Pacific Islands
The World Bank’s board has approved a US$68 million programme to prevent Pacific Island nations from being cut off from the international financial system that underpins tourism, trade and aid flows, the
Pacific Islands Forum tweaks communique after China outburst
The Pacific Islands Forum secretariat has altered the communique from last week’s summit in Tonga to remove an affirming reference to Taiwan, after an outburst from China. In a tumultuous ending to the otherwise
Arkansas lawmakers approve emergency rule to grant SNAP benefits to Marshallese migrants
A legislative subcommittee on Thursday approved an emergency rule to comply with a new U.S federal law that extends certain public assistance programme benefits to migrants from the Marshall Islands. Arkansas is home to
Marshallese women call for nuclear justice
Women continue to fight for justice, 70 years after the first nuclear tests by the United States caused devastation on the people and environment of the Marshall Islands. And as Pacific women gathered on Majuro to
Solomon Islands grapples with gender-based violence and cybercrime
The Solomon Islands is facing a crisis of gender-based violence, ranking among the highest in the Pacific region for violence against women, Permanent Secretary for Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs, Cedrik
Pacific islands are being ‘debanked’. What does it mean – and why are Australia, NZ and the U.S concerned?
The withdrawal of major banks from Pacific islands poses significant socio-economic risks to the region, prompting intervention by Australia, the U.S and New Zealand. The so-called debanking of the Pacific – when
26th Micronesian Islands Forum
Guam is preparing to host the 26th Micronesian Islands Forum “Writing Our History, Determining Our Future” scheduled for 3 June to 5 June 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Members include the Federated States of
Opinion: The big dry: Marshallese scramble for water sources
For over 50 days from the end of February to the second week of April, El Niño took its toll on Majuro, the capital of the Marshall Islands. During that period, only trace rainfall was recorded. A large number of the
U.S. passes deal to fund Pacific Islands pacts after delays
The U.S. Congress has passed legislation that will fund key U.S. agreements with Pacific Island nations, in an outcome that will spark relief across the Indo-Pacific after previous delays undermined efforts to counter
PNG expands Visa on Arrival to all Pacific Islands
Papua New Guinea has announced the extension of Visa on Arrival (VOA) privileges to all Pacific Island States and Territories. Loop PNG reports Chief Migration Officer Stanis Hulahau, as making the official
