Pacific News Search
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Pacific news in brief for December 14
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Vanuatu, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Northern Marianas
Updated at 3:21 pm on 14 December 2023
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US sanctions Marshall Islands elected leaders for corruption
The US issued a travel ban against two members of the Marshall Islands parliament for corruption, the first-time elected leaders in this US-aligned western Pacific nation have been publicly sanctioned by Washington.
Updated at 2:24 pm on 14 December 2023
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Fiji to craft new national security strategy for 'a more secure and vibrant future'
Fiji's Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua announced on Wednesday that the government will embark on a national security and defence review exercise in the new year.
Updated at 10:30 am on 14 December 2023
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Tourism, infrastructure development will continue to drive growth for Pacific economies - ADB
The Asian Development Bank is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations which it says is instrumental for economic recovery and resilience.
Updated at 10:29 am on 14 December 2023
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Pacific campaigners not happy with COP28 deal
Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.
Updated at 9:17 am on 14 December 2023
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Pacific news in brief for December 13
A round up-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 4:51 pm on 13 December 2023
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Fiji, Vanuatu work on pro-league set up
At least two island nations have revealed they are now working on having teams and the local systems are set up to support the new Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Professional League.
Updated at 4:49 pm on 13 December 2023
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Still a long way to go in Bougainville's push for independence
The Bougainville Minister for Independence Implementation, Ezekiel Massatt, has launched an attack this week on Australia, calling it a "coward when it comes to the Bougainville independence issue".
Updated at 3:13 pm on 13 December 2023
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Villagers welcome community policing graduates
In Vanuatu, the chiefs and the people of East Santo have described the establishment of a Community Safety Team there as a milestone.
Updated at 2:50 pm on 13 December 2023
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Negotiations at COP28 hit roadblock as fossil fuel phase out language faces opposition
Pacific Islands Forum's Karlos Moresi discussed the challenges faced by negotiators from small island states on the last day of negotiations of the UN climate talks.
Updated at 11:50 am on 13 December 2023
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Moana Pasifika to host Highlanders in historic Super Rugby clash in Tonga
Moana Pasifika will face the Highlanders in the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game played in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Updated at 11:23 am on 13 December 2023
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Rhinoceros beetles attack Vanuatu corn plantations
There are reports from Vanuatu that coconut rhinoceros beetles are now attacking corn plantations on the island of Efate.
Updated at 10:34 am on 13 December 2023
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Teahupoo confirmed as host site for 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition
Analysis - The ongoing saga surrounding the host site for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games surfing competition on world-renowned Teahupoo beach (Tahiti Island) seems to have found a sense of closure.
Updated at 10:33 am on 13 December 2023
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Pacific news and sports in brief for December 12
A round-up of news and sports in brief form around the region.
Updated at 5:25 pm on 12 December 2023
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Faith communities committed to climate action at UN talks - Padre James Bhagwan
Pacific churches are amongst those at COP28 fighting for climate justice and are providing pastoral care to those in the negotiations.
Updated at 5:04 pm on 12 December 2023
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Vanuatu authorities suspend Chinese logging company's activities
A Chinese company, Vanuatu Forest Industry Ltd, trying to export round logs from Vanuatu has been stopped from doing so by the Department of Forests.
Updated at 4:35 pm on 12 December 2023
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Pacific leaders and advocates back Sir Collin Tukuitonga after resignation
Pacific leaders and medical practitioners in Aotearoa New Zealand say they are saddened and "surprised" but supportive of Sir Collin Tukuitonga's decision to resign from his government advisory roles.
Updated at 2:35 pm on 12 December 2023
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French Polynesia reflects on LGBTQIA+ rights, place in society
French Polynesia has held for the first time a series of consultations and panel discussions dedicated to the rights of the local LGBTQIA+ community and its place in the local and Pacific society.
Updated at 2:13 pm on 12 December 2023
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After months of setbacks and delays, Porgera mine set to begin operations next week
A huge mine in Papua New Guinea, closed for more than three years in a dispute over a lease, is set to re-open next week.
Updated at 2:11 pm on 12 December 2023
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Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia
French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.
Updated at 12:57 pm on 12 December 2023
