By: Jack Huang On October 6, fourteen heads of government flew to Funafuti to look at the ocean. Not to negotiate with it, not to issue a joint statement about it. Just to look. Tuvalu’s runway sits two meters above sea level. At high tide, the Pacific doesn’t knock on the door. It simply arrives. […]
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Pacific editors pledge stronger reporting on climate loss and damage
By Elilai Rengiil Savusavu, Fiji – Newsroom leaders and editors from across the Pacific have adopted the Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Forum Declaration, calling for stronger, more accurate reporting on the climate impacts already affecting vulnerable communities across the region. SPREP Pre-summit workshop facilitators Sosikeni Lesa and Jessica Rodham along with the participants of […]
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U.S imposes visa bonds of up to $27k for several Pacific countries
CANBERRA, 24 AUGUST 2026 (ABC) — Clients never used to cry in Alisi Mo’ungaloa Afu’s office, but it’s not uncommon these days. “Some people have cried because they weren’t able to travel to funerals,” she said. Mo’ungaloa Afu is a Tonga-based travel agent who has spent 15 years helping locals navigate the United States visa […]
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China ballistic missile test pushes forward case for Pacific Security Agreement
By political reporter Holly Tregenza In short: (ABC- Australia) Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says China’s launch of a nuclear-capable test missile in to the Pacific has damaged its reputation in the region. He argues the incident has strengthened the case for a regional security agreement. What’s next? Pacific leaders are expected to discuss a regional […]
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MMR announces significant tuna fisheries funding
RAROTONGA, 08 DECEMBER 2025 (COOK ISLANDS NEWS) — Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) secretary Pamela Maru joined Heads of Fisheries from the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, signing the latest schedule for their share of a regional fund worth USD 60m annually, or USD 600m for the decade to 2033. […]
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‘How is Tuvalu securing against COVID-19?’: a response from Funafuti
FUNAFUTI, 22 APRIL 2020 (DEVPOLICY.ORG) —There has been little written so far on Tuvalu’s response to COVID-19 both from the Government of Tuvalu and outside media outlets. Given this, we welcomed the publication of Farbotko and Kitara’s blog, ‘How is Tuvalu securing against COVID-19?’. As we are currently living Tuvalu’s response to the crisis in […]