Regional

Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Economy


INTAFF secretary at Forum Women Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Fiji, Local, National, Regional

Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman says there are still challenges in the Pacific region for women.

Economy


'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.

Regional


Sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Scientists studying tortoise and turtle shells near the Marshall Islands have found they contain nuclear contamination. An article in the journal PNAS Nexus considered 'Anthropogenic uranium signatures in turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles from nuclear sites', RNZ Pacific reports.

Marshall Islands


Public Service Commissioner commends Pacific Fale

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has commended Tania Ott and her team at the Pacific Fale for assisting Pacific commissioners to achieve their priorities despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Economy


Fundraiser planned for Lahaina

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

In support for the fire destructed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a meeting will be held at 12 noon today at the Uritaua House in Avatiu.

Local

Puna: Fukishima talks tabled for Cooks Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

It appears the Pacific is still divided on the Fukishima wastewater issue and likely to be a hot topic of conversation at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga.

Environment


Cooks Prime Minister supports the release of Fukushima water

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown has given a clear message on his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s proposed plans to release ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Economy


Taxpayers shell out $1.7 million for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting vehicles

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands taxpayers have shelled out $1.7 million for 25 cars to be used at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Economy


Pacific Island countries meet in Rarotonga to discuss biosecurity and trade

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Over 40 participants from around the Pacific region are in Rarotonga for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization (PPPO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) workshop, hosted at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi.

Economy


Brown, Pacific leaders still undecided on Japan’s plan to release nuclear wastewater

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown along with regional leaders are still undecided about Japan’s proposed plans to release “treated” nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Economy


Men jailed for plot to kill ex-Samoan leader Tuilaepa

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Two men charged with conspiring to murder former Samoan prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi have been jailed. RNZP reports.

Regional


Damage caused by Hawaiian wildfires worth billions

Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week, RNZ reports.

Pacific Islands


Faster access to climate finance

Saturday 12 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.

Economy


PM Brown asks partners to get serious about debt and climate financing

Thursday 10 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Fiji, National, Regional

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says if the region’s donor partners are serious about helping Pacific economies grow and recover, they “have to be serious about looking at changing the rules around financing, and debt management”.

Environment


Cook Islands and Fiji finalising new Development Cooperation Agreement

Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Fiji, National

Cook Islands and Fiji are in the process of finalising a new Development Cooperation Agreement to advance economic cooperation, air transportation connectivity, trade, tourism, labour mobility and address climate change.

Economy


Cabinet reshuffle ahead of no-confidence-motion: Vanuatu

Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.

Regional


Avatiu Eels, Arorangi Bears tussle for spot in final

Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Regional, Rugby Union

It is back to square one for defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels as they take on Arorangi Bears in the Rarotonga Club 15s semifinal this afternoon at Victoria Park in Tupapa.

Regional


Solomons' PM signs new deals with China

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.

Regional


New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister

Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".

Fiji


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