Delays on the Pukpuk treaty with PNG were Australian missteps, not failures

When it comes to the Pacific, there are always going to be Australian foreign policy missteps. Due to the sheer size and scope of the unique partnerships with each country, and the increasingly complex set of challenges faced by the region, no one...

Lost in Space: The Limits of Geolocation in a Satellite-Connected World

“Where are you?” is not an easy question to answer on the Internet. The telephone system’s address plan embedded a certain amount of physical location information in the fixed-line network, and a full E.164 telephone number indicated your location...

We are blessed

The black, green, and gold of our national flag is our declaration that the sun shines, the land is green, and the people are strong and creative. At the time of our Independence the black, green, and gold of our national flag symbolised our...

Discussions underway to boost tuna supply for PAFCO

There are ongoing discussions to increase the tuna supply to Pacific Fishing Company Pte Limited on Ovalau Island. Minister for Fisheries, Alitia Bainivalu, briefed members of Parliament on the negotiations currently taking place. She adds that...

Pacific to IMO: Fast-track the Net-Zero fund or fail

Pacific leaders are calling for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to fast-track setting up its Net-Zero Fund (NZF), warning that without urgent action the Organisation will fail to deliver on its own commitment to contribute to a Just...

Helen’s Plea for Climate Justice before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) | Part 6 (Last Part)

A personal account by Dr. Jan Yves Remy (External Counsel for Saint Lucia in the ICJ Advisory Opinion Proceedings) . 1) Treaty Obligations — Hard Law, Not Aspirations On the treaties, the Court grouped duties as we did: it found that relevant...

Japan boosts Pacific alliances as global confidence in US wanes

As trust in the United States fades globally, one of its closest allies, Japan, is actively seeking to strengthen its ties with countries in the Pacific and Asia regions. Concerns over trade disagreements, security pressures, and political...

KALW Almanac - Wednesday October 1, 2025

Today is Wednesday, the 1st of October of 2025, October 1 is the 274th day of the year 91 days remain until the end of the year 81 days until winter begins Sunrise at 7:05:59 am and sunset will be at 6:51:08 pm. We will have 11 hours and 45...

What Pacific Island leaders told the UN about climate, conflict and peace

A banner at UN Headquarters on the second day of the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Photo: UN Photo / Loey Felipe Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...

More Taiwan allies speak to support UN inclusion

More allies of Taiwan have spoken in support for the nation to join the UN, with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves saying it is “a continuing absurdity” to exclude Taiwan from global mechanisms such as health, climate...

More than 40 times they asked the UN to lift the blockade on Cuba

Photo: Prensa Latina At the close of the High-Level Segment of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, the call to lift the US blockade of Cuba was heard here more than 40 times. The speech that closed the marathon succession of speakers on...

What Pacific Island leaders told the UN General Assembly about climate, conflict and peace

A banner at UN Headquarters on the second day of the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Photo: UN Photo / Loey Felipe Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,...

Pacific Islands Youth Group Wins Prize For Climate Legal Action

Stockholm, Sweden--A youth-led student group and a human-rights lawyer that took the issue of climate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) received the Right Livelihood prize on Wednesday, dubbed an "alternative Nobel". The prize also...

Pacific islands youth group wins prize for climate action

A youth-led student group and a human-rights lawyer that took the issue of climate to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have received the Right Livelihood prize, dubbed an "alternative Nobel". The prize also honoured Sudan's humanitarian...

Pacific Para athletes win 16 medals at inaugural NZ para table tennis tournament

Mens Doubles MD20: GOLD – (Tahiti) Manua Chariy Mazet Daudignon & Teva Yves BU LUC / SILVER – (PNG) Haoda Agari & (SOL) Rodney Satini / BRONZE – (Fiji) Jone Vukinamaulevu & (AUS) Jake Ballestrino. Photo: Table Tennis NZ FB. Ann-Tauilo Motuga |...

How to watch Galatasaray vs Liverpool: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams, team news

The Galatasaray vs Liverpool live stream sees the visitors aiming to inflict another damaging European defeat on the Turkish champions. Galatasaray have started the season in superb fashion and sit top of the Süper Lig table. Not only have they...

UNGA 80: PM Drew strengthens global partnerships, pushes sustainability agenda  

On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) currently taking place in New York City, United States, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew held several key discussions and bilateral meets with leaders...

How to watch Chelsea vs Benfica: live Champions League 2025/26 game, free streams

The Chelsea vs Benfica live stream sees Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge to face the club with whom he won three Premier League titles. Mourinho was handed the reins at Benfica earlier this month after the Portuguese giants lost 3-2 to...

More diplomatic allies voice support for Taiwan at UN

High-level officials from diplomatic allies Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis on Monday and Saturday spoke out on behalf of Taiwan at the UN General Debate, calling for Taiwan’s “meaningful inclusion” in the organization. The General Debate of...

Schwarzenegger: ‘Catholic Church a powerhouse for environmental activism’

Ahead of the ‘Raising Hope for Climate Justice’ conference in Castel Gandolfo, Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks to Vatican News about the Church’s vast reach to 1.4 billion Catholics, who have the collective potential to help heal our common home. By...