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Pacific
Prolonged drought impacting food, water across Micronesia
Extreme droughts in the Western Pacific region are expected to persist over the next three months.
Solomon Islands PM retains seat, vote counting continues
Solomon Islands’ pro-China Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his seat in the national election, according to local media reports, but it will take days to know if his party has won enough support to form the next government.
Cook Islander misses out on top fishery job
Rhea Moss-Christian from the Marshall Islands has been appointed the new Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) executive director beating Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott.
Fijians in Cook Islands miss out on voting
With Fiji heading to the polls in less than two weeks, Fijians residing in the Cook Islands are frustrated they won’t be able to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.
Pacific fishing activity with ‘nefarious’ rep could soon have more surveillance
A fishing activity in the Pacific that has a reputation for facilitating criminal behaviour could soon have more oversight. Caleb Fotheringham reports from the 19th Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission in Da Nang, Vietnam.
New Caledonian provincial president retrial ordered
Last year, the Appeal Court in New Caledonia gave the president of New Caledonia's Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine a suspended four-month prison sentence, and fined him $US10,000.
PNG's budget expectations high
The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.
6 Nauru refugees arrive in NZ
The first group of Nauru refugees have arrived in New Zealand under a resettlement deal.
UN bid back on the table
Cook Islands could pursue United Nations membership to become a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for future financing options, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Small island, big ocean Niue makes its entire EEZ a marine park
In April, Niue, a small island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, designated its entire exclusive economic zone — an area about the size of Vietnam — as a multiple-use marine park called Niue Nukutuluea. Forty percent of the park is a no-take marine protected area; a smaller slice is managed by local villages. And about 56% of the park is a general-use zone where commercial fishing and other activities, including possibly deep-sea mining, could take place. By Monica Evans of Mongabay.
Cook Islands PM calls out other nations at climate conference
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the larger countries to fulfill their climate obligations, and reiterated his support for sustainable deep-sea mining as the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) gets underway in Egypt.
PM makes a plea to world leaders at global climate summit
Prime Minister Mark Brown has again made a desperate plea to world leaders to slash emissions ahead of a global climate summit.
$200k support to host regional Forum meeting
Cook Islands received financial boost from New Zealand to support the hosting of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in 2023.
Cook Islands hosts tourism meetings
Cook Islands is hosting the annual Pacific Tourism Organisation Board and Council of Minister’s meetings today at The Edgewater Resort. The country is also hosting the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit on Wednesday.
PM to lead Cook Islands delegation to COP27 summit
Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading up a Cook Islands delegation to Egypt this week, where leaders from around the world will be gathering for the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
Cook Islands endorses candidacy for head of regional fisheries body
The Cook Islands Government announced its support for the candidacy of Dr. Lara Manarangi-Trott for the position of Executive Director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).
Pacific news in brief
October 19
Two leading Samoa opposition MPs suspended from parliament for two years
Samoa's parliament has voted to uphold a recommendation to suspend two members for 24 months.
Cooks and Aussies sign ‘milestone’ agreement
A “milestone” agreement has been signed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and Australian Foreign Minister, Senator Penny Wong, but no money exchanged.
The flight of Kiwi 471
Kiwi 471 lifted off from Rarotonga airport a bit after 8am on Friday, October 14. On board the Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft, were 52 passengers and crew, heading for Manihiki atoll in the northern group.
Pacific news in brief
October 10, 2022
Rapa Nui: Sacred statues damaged by wild fire
A wild fire has damaged the enigmatic statues on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, with some of the charring said to be irreparable.
