Fisherman’s call to save the ocean
METUA Mitchell is sailing with a mission – to protect the ocean he calls home and to keep the tradition of Pacific navigation
Briefs
American Samoa In response to a dengue fever outbreak, American Samoa’s Department of Education has postponed the start of public schools to 2 September
ICJ opinion is ambitious
AT its core, the ICJ ruling compels states to bring more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) each cycle, with the 1.5°C limit as a legal
A vindication: Will renewable energy bring justice?
THE International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) landmark advisory opinion on climate change has been hailed as a watershed moment for Small Island Developing States.
Kakala’s sail: Voyage challenges energy norms
KAKALA Tevi will sail into Honiara aboard the Uto Ni Yalo, charting new waters as she challenges concepts of energy efficient
Call for industry control
SOLOMONS Opposition Leader Matthew Wale wants greater control over the quality of building materials available in the construction
NZ-China row ahead of Forum
NEW Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says China has been “too clever by half” in response to a statement from Beijing denying any involvement in this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
Uto carries Pacific hopes
WHILE the Pacific’s powerful convene in air-conditioned rooms at their annual forum, a different kind of delegation prepares to make its voice
Australia targets local workers
THE use of local labour and material will be one of Australia’s priorities in its approach to infrastructure development in the Pacific.
Forum dialogue partners out
DIALOGUE partners and donor governments will not take part in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Honiara next
Pacific voice stronger than ever: Waqa
THE Pacific’s collective voice has never been stronger, says Forum Secretary General Baron
