Micronesia announces death of vice president Yosiwo Palikkun George
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has announced the death of vice president Yosiwo Palikkun George. George was 81. In the announcement…
Mark Brown confirmed as Cook Islands prime minister
The Queen’s Representative in the Cook Islands has confirmed Mark Brown as the Prime Minister. In a statement issued from Mark Brown’s office Sir Tom…
Vanuatu launches revised action plan on climate change
Vanuatu has launched its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Port Vila, where inadequate and inaccessible climate…
Pasifika women helping drive gender, cultural diversity on boards honoured
Pasifika women in leadership across New Zealand were recognised at the recently held Women in Governance awards at Parliament. The awards honour the achievements of…
Pacific’s impressive Games haul in Birmingham
Pacific athletes have won a total of 12 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, split among six nations. Samoa won the region’s only gold, through weightlifter…