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From a classroom in Vanuatu to the world's highest court: How Pacific students changed international law in six years

Fiji, July 24 -- Six years ago, a group of 27 University of the South Pacific law students in Vanuatu asked what many believed was an impossible question. Could some of the world's smallest island na... Read More


ICJ Advisory Opinion to guide Pacific priorities at pre-COP31

Fiji, July 24 -- The Pacific will use October's Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji to push for oceans to be elevated within the United Nations climate negotiations while pressing countries to strengthen action... Read More


Vanuatu civil society backs Dr Anna Naupa's merit-based Appointment to lead MSG

Fiji, July 24 -- The Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO) and its member civil society organisations have voiced support for Dr Anna Naupa and the Government of Vanuatu's posi... Read More


Pacific marks one year since landmark ICJ climate ruling with call for action

Fiji, July 24 -- One year after the International Court of Justice's landmark climate advisory opinion, Pacific leaders and the student campaigners behind the case are calling for governments to trans... Read More


Japan, Solomon Islands agree to deepen ties ahead of PALM11

Fiji, July 24 -- Japan and Solomon Islands have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and work closely ahead of the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11) in 2027, following talks between ... Read More


Pacific ICT Ministers focus on digital progress, AI and online safety

Fiji, July 24 -- Pacific ICT Ministers have begun discussions on the region's digital future, with Papua New Guinea calling for stronger cooperation on digital transformation, artificial intelligence ... Read More


Pacific ICT Ministers urged to shape region's digital future on their own terms

Fiji, July 24 -- Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa has called on ICT Ministers to provide strong leadership to ensure digital transformation in the Pacific is driven by regional priorities ... Read More


Vanuatu Government demands apology over criticism of MSG DG appointment

Fiji, July 23 -- The Vanuatu Government has condemned the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs over its criticism of the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new Director-General of the Melanesian S... Read More


China urges openness after Solomon Islands announces U.S Coast Guard patrol deal

Fiji, July 23 -- China says it is ready to deepen cooperation with the Solomon Islands while calling on all countries engaging with Pacific Island nations to respect their independence and ensure coop... Read More


PM Wale wraps up Washington visit with focus on investment and development

Fiji, July 23 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has concluded a series of high-level meetings in Washington, aimed at strengthening partnerships and attracting investment to support the c... Read More