Pacific leaders continue the push for 1.5 degrees
The Pacific Islands Forum continues to push urgency towards limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees, putting pressure on the negotiated well below 2 degrees goal of...
Solar energy plans for American Samoa
In September leaders from Pacific Island nations came together in Honolulu as part of the 2016 International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation...
Call made for ‘urgent international support’ for East Timorese journalists
An online petition to drop the defamation case against two East Timorese journalist’s is calling for urgent international support, stating that the prosecution of...
West Papua to be granted full MSG membership
West Papua will be granted full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) in December, 2016.
The Vanuatu Daily Post reported that the announcement was...
Pacific Voices: Fijian language week celebrations honour the past
Fijian language week celebrations over the weekend addressed the revival of the language for future generations in New Zealand. But the past was not forgotten....
National bird of Samoa threatened with extinction
Scientists in Samoa have issued a dire warning about the fate of the national bird, which features on the country's bank notes and coins.
Acccording...
Key hopes Bainimarama accepts state visit
Prime Minister John Key said he has extended an invitation to Fiji prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama on a state visit to New Zealand.
Key told...
From Tanna to Hollywood: Film success for Vanuatu love story
The cast of Vanuatu film, Tanna, travelled to Hollywood this month to attend the movies official release in Los Angeles as well as New...
Papuan activist escapes attempted abduction
A Papuan activist has escaped an attempted abduction by men who claimed to police officers at his his home in Sorong, West Papua.
Agustinus Aud,...
Allowance increases for Fiji parliamentarians
By Vijay Narayan in Suva
The Parliamentary Emoluments Committee (PEC) has recommended allowance increases for overseas travels for government ministers, the Speaker, the leader of...
New report details human rights abuses in West Papua
A new report detailing the human rights abuses in West Papua has been published this week. The research aims to convince Pacific leaders on...
Te Reo Māori on ‘life support’, says Sharples
The New Zealand Human Rights Commission hosted a discussion on the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)...
Crispin Maslog on Marcos dictatorship corruption, abuses during Martial Law
The Balitanghali interview with Professor Crispin Maslog. Image: GMA News
Communications professor Crispin C. Maslog has made a series of warnings about "Martial Law amnesia"...
New visa-free agreement between EU and Micronesia
A new visa waiver has been established between the European Union and the Federated States of Micronesia which aims to boost tourism and invigorate business...
Philippines students urged to never forget Martial Law atrocities
By Maria Eden T. Dino in Manila
“Moving on without justice being served is not moving on—it’s giving up.”
This was the reminder of University of...
Philippines youth groups mark Martial Law’s 44th anniversary with protests
By a special correspondent in Manila
To mark the 44th anniversary of Martial Law in the Philippines today and to call to mind the atrocities...
Mereoni Chung: Through social media, Fiji’s youth challenge the political elite
Fiji Television News on the arrests of two former prime ministers and a trade unionist among others taking part in the Dialogue Forum.
OPINION: By...
PNG MPs are told: ‘Don’t interfere with elections’
By Peter S. Kinjap in Port Moresby
The governor of the Papua New Guinea Western Highlands, Paias Wingti, has called on politicians not to interfere...
West Papua rally: ‘We want to be free people!’
Thousands of people have rallied across West Papua this week demanding independence and their right to self-determination.
The Free West Papua Campaign (FWPC) stated those that...
Fiji and PNG trade issues reach ‘mutual understanding’
Fiji and Papua New Guinea trade issues have been resolved according to Fiji’s Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Faiyaz Koya.
The Fiji Times reported...
West Papua’s Black Brothers message to PNG musicians: ‘Stay committed’
By Quintina Naime in Port Moresby
Local musicians in Papua New Guinea are encouraged to stay committed to what they do in order to succeed...
Crispin Maslog: A love-hate relationship with President Duterte
A Rappler video on YouTube of the ousting of Senator Leila de Lima yesterday as chair of the Justice Committee. The senator is one...