By Viliame Tawanakoro in Nadi NADI, 08 OCTOBER 2026 (ISLANDS BUSINESS) —Pacific civil society must have a stronger role in climate negotiations and in planning for disasters and community relocation, Emeline Siale Ilolahia, executive director of the Pacific Islands Association (PIANGO), said in remarks to leaders and negotiators. “Civic space in a difficult environment is […]
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Indonesia protests West Papua remarks at UN New Caledonia hearing
By Pita Ligaiula NEW YORK, 08 OCTOBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Indonesia has protested after West Papua was raised during a United Nations Fourth Committee hearing on New Caledonia, calling for the remarks to be ruled out of order and removed from the official record. The issue arose during the 81st UN General Assembly Fourth Committee meeting […]
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New Saipan radar to support growing Indo‑Pacific defence network
SAIPAN, 05 OCTOBER 2026 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) —A new radar facility proposed for Mount Petosukara would restore long‑range surveillance in Saipan’s northern airspace, replacing the rusting remains of the former Pacific Barrier III site. The public comment period for the project has now been completed and the Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to review all […]
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Vanuatu condemns French MP letter as neo-colonial insult
PORT VILA, 05 OCTOBER 2026 (PACNEWS)—The Vanuatu Government has condemned a letter attributed to French National Assembly member Nicolas Metzdorf, describing it as insulting, neo-colonial and disrespectful of Vanuatu’s sovereignty. The letter, dated 01 October 2026, has been circulating on social media and is addressed to the Prime Minister of the “Condominium of the New […]
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WHO and partners showcase first Pandemic Fund multi-country project in the Western Pacific
1 October, Manila — A landmark pandemic preparedness project spanning 12 Western Pacific countries was introduced by the World Health Organization, the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Pandemic Fund Secretariat. The project — Data to Action: Stronger Pandemic Preparedness and Response […]
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ICC board regrets Naoero withdrawal
THE HAGUE, 01 OCTOBER 2026 (AFP)— The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) governing body voiced regret Wednesday over the announced withdrawal of Naoero, which came as the United States steps up pressure on countries to leave the institution. Naoero’s President David Adeang told the United Nations General Assembly last week that his Pacific Island intended to […]