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  • Published on 07:32 GMT

    Climate change is robbing Pacific islands of another resource: Tuna

    Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive US$107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores, the Green Climate Fund announced Tuesday. The fund’s largest grant-only project to date, the …

    Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
  • Published on 01:21 GMT

    Winston Peters: New Zealand calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal...

    New Zealand is calling for “consultation and transparency” as a deal struck between the Cook Islands and China is released as tensions over the agreement persist. The “Action Plan 2025-2030″ for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Cook …

    Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
  • Published on 01:21 GMT

    Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Tonga Minister

    Tonga’s Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Dr ‘Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM), warning that decisions made today will shape the future of the Pacific. Speaking …

    Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral
  • Published on 00:52 GMT

    More than a dozen NGOs call for total ban on deep seabed mining as Pacific leaders meet in Fiji

    An image of a Cook Islands nodule field, taken within the country's EEZ. Photo: Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority More than a dozen civil society groups are calling on Pacific governments to completely ban deep seabed mining (DSM) as regional …

    Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 00:52 GMT

    Pacific news in brief for 20 February

    Papua New Guinea police Photo: RNZ / Johnny Blades Papua New Guinea - violence The District Administrator for Kompiam in Enga, Papua New Guinea, says the disciplinary forces in the province must make some arrests to send a strong message that people …

    Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 19, 2025

    Audrey Young: Winston Peters A to Z - tumultuous times in foreign affairs

    Ever since Kiribati switched diplomatic allegiances from Taiwan to China, it has been more difficult to deal with. Peters has also clashed with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown over the failure of the Cooks, part of the realm of New Zealand, to …

    Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 19, 2025

    Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Lands Minister

    The Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Hon. Dr ‘Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM), warning that decisions made today will shape the future of the Pacific. Speaking …

    Source: Talanoa 'O Tonga - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 19, 2025

    Double standard? NZ criticises Cook Islands' China deal while backing US ties

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon rejects suggestions of a double standard in New Zealand’s stance on the Cook Islands' partnerships with the United States (US) and China. On 18 February, the Cook Islands government released a controversial agreement it …

    Source: Pacific Media Network - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 19, 2025

    Cook Islands signs strategic agreement with China

    Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown completed a week-long state visit to China on February 14, signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to boost relations with Beijing. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a plenary session at the …

    Source: World Socialist Web Site - Left-wing
  • Published on Feb 19, 2025

    'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. Photo: RNZ/Pacific Islands Forum/123RF 'Reset' with Cook Islands needed Kiribati stoush acknowledged, meeting with the president for 'meaningful dialogue' …

    Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 19, 2025

    Explainer-What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?

    By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with …

    Source: KFGO - North Dakota - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 18, 2025

    PG AUDIT PROBE NIGH?

    AN INVESTIGATION into the 2023 Pacific Games (PG) is set to commence soon following the completion of the audit into the spendings for the hosting of the games and its presentation in Parliament.  The Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against …

    Source: Solomon Star - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 18, 2025

    Winston Peters: New Zealand calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal released

    The deal established growing connections in several industries. It detailed how “trade and investment missions” would be encouraged in the “immediate term” as well as larger co-operation in tourism. The two countries promised to “finalise necessary …

    Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 18, 2025

    Rabuka suggests alternative crops to replace sugarcane for export

    Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has highlighted some alternative crops that could replace sugarcane and says before Fiji focused on exporting sugar, there used to be quite a variety of other crops, even processed for the export market. Rabuka says some …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Pacific news in brief for 18 February

    Photo: befunky.com Papua New Guinea - murder A district hospital in Enga Province was shut down after the murder of two patients. Local media reported that five armed men had entered the hospital through a back door and shot the victims, who were receiving …

    Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Explainer: what will the withdrawal of USAid mean for the Pacific?

    The dismantling of USAid by president Donald Trump is having a ripple effect across the Pacific as people working on more than 100 projects and activities in the region grapple with an uncertain future. While Pacific analysts say overall the region is …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Feb 18, 2025

    After China deal, Cook Islands looks beyond ‘big brother’ New Zealand, US

    The Cook Islands’ prime minister on Tuesday defended a new partnership pact with China and urged his country not to depend on handouts from “big brother” New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark Brown said the accord signed with Beijing offered his small Pacific …

    Source: South China Morning Post - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    PM Remarks at the Australia Day 2025

    Talofa and a pleasant good evening, I am delighted to join your company at the reception this evening to commemorate Australia Day. On behalf of the Government and the People of Samoa, I convey through you, Excellency Robinson, High Commissioner of …

    Source: Samoa Global News - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Fiji considers banana exports to diversify agriculture amid sugar industry challenges

    Fiji's agriculture sector is considering bananas as a potential export commodity amidst challenges in the sugar industry. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka addressed inquiries in the 'Your Voice, Your Fiji' column, recognizing the hurdles faced by …

    Source: Fresh Plaza - Neutral

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