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10 allies, US advocate for Taiwan’s participation in ICAO
The US and 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan’s efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said today. The 10 allies, along with the US,...

A step towards multimedia, says Tuvalu Journalist
Journalists in Tuvalu are honing practical skills in multimedia journalism to adapt to the evolving media landscape and better serve their audiences. Michael Siniala, a journalist with the Tuvalu Broadcasting Corporation, is one of many Pacific...

Not nothing, not enough: is the Paris climate agreement working?
PARIS - Climate cooperation is facing a reckoning. Ten years after the landmark Paris Agreement, major polluters are wavering on action while the world fast approaches the deal's safer warming limit. With climate change already causing dangerous...

Thinking a little too hard about the Dodgers’ massive payroll
In an article published yesterday, MLB.com Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy wrote that the Dodgers “outspend the Brewers by the GDP of a developing nation.” That line was no doubt intended simply as a humorous remark, but thinking about how...

10 allies, U.S. advocate for Taiwan's participation in ICAO
Taipei, Oct. 14 (CNA) The United States and 10 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies spoke in favor of Taiwan's efforts to join the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), at its recent triennial assembly, the foreign ministry said Tuesday. The...

Billion Electric Group Deploys 495 kWp Solar PV and 1,997 kWh BESS in Palau, Tuvalu, and Marshall Islands
These modular microgrids reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, ensuring stable green energy supply for agriculture, aquaculture, and local communities. February 10, 2025. By News Bureau Billion Electric Group in collaboration with Taiwanese...

Not nothing, not enough: is the Paris Agreement working?
Climate cooperation is facing a reckoning. Ten years after the landmark Paris Agreement, major polluters are wavering on action while the world fast approaches the deal's safer warming limit. With climate change already causing dangerous extremes...
Creating simple weather reports and warning messages is a focus for the Tuvalu Meteorological Service, especially in outer islands
The Tuvalu Metrological Service is vital to communities, providing disaster information and outlooks, and part of the challenge is connecting with the small outer islands. [...] The MET service is also conscious of technical language often used in...
A decade after Paris Agreement, climate deal tested by broken promises and rising heat
PARIS, Oct 14 — Climate cooperation is facing a reckoning. Ten years after the landmark Paris Agreement, major polluters are wavering on action while the world fast approaches the deal’s safer warming limit. With climate change already causing...

Climate change, international migration and self-determination: Lessons from Tuvalu
This policy brief specifically examines two international migration pathways for Tuvaluans: one forthcoming and one proposed, for how well they align with Tuvalu’s goal of ensuring Tuvaluan self-determination and sovereignty in-situ. Climate...
China’s influence in the Pacific is growing, former Tuvalu PM says it’s a ‘scary development’
China’s growing influence in the Pacific is a “scary development” for the region, according to the former prime minister and current opposition leader of Pacific island nation Tuvalu. In an interview with SBS News, Enele Sopoaga said a leaked...

2025: Pastor Oyakhilome to lead global healing streams service in October
The 15th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services, led by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, is scheduled to take place from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26, 2025. The three-day event will be broadcast live worldwide, providing access...

Sea Level Rise Hoax Exposed: The Disappearing Islands That Refuse To Disappear
Gosselin’s post reinforces this point. Germany’s Klimanachrichten here publishes an article titled “The Disappearing Islands (That Don’t Want to Disappear)” summarizes findings suggesting that the widespread assumption about low-lying islands...

VIDEO: Spotlight on Nui Island Boat Harbor, Tuvalu
The Asian Development Bank, Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific, and the Government of Australia joined the Government of Tuvalu recently in the handover ceremony of the Nui Island Boat Harbor to the local community as...

KEEP OUT OF TUVALU, MALIMALI. 'You are NOT a fit and proper person to practice in Tuvalu'. Its A-G reminded Malimali of Tuvalu Appeals Court judgment where she got drunk, wet, crashed out in Judge's hotel room
*We wonder whether Malimali disclosed the 'Ban from Tuvalu' Letter? From Fijileaks Archives, 29 September 2024 *On 13 March 2017, the Tuvalu Court of Appeal upheld an appeal by the Crown on the sole ground that the personal interactions outside...

Young Kiwis call for climate action as govt sets methane targets
More than 15 young people from across New Zealand came together to deliver a message to the government last week, hoping it will reach the Conference of the Parties 30 (COP30) in Brazil next month. The 2025 Aotearoa Youth COP Statement was...

Taiwan's embassy in Tuvalu blasts Beijing over 'disinformation'
Sydney, Jan. 15 (CNA) Taiwan's embassy in Tuvalu has accused China of engaging in a "disinformation" campaign to sabotage diplomatic ties with the Pacific ally after a Chinese government-funded news site showed clips of Tuvaluans backing a switch...

'Is this really fale pili?' Tuvaluans raise concerns about treaty
The Australian and Tuvaluan governments have been "highly visible" in their negotiations of the Falepili Union Treaty, but the lack of consultation with the Tuvaluan people has been widely criticised. The agreement, ratified at the Pacific Islands...
FFA Officers Engage with Tuvalu on US Treaty, VDS, and Future Developments
Yesterday, the Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD) hosted a highly engaging consultation at the TFD Conference Room. The session was conducted by three senior officers from the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA): Kaburoro Ruaia, Multilateral Treaty...

Suva to host Miss Fiji Pageant from 10th to 13th December
Fiji is set to shine on the regional stage as it prepares to host both the Miss Fiji Pageant and the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, celebrating culture, beauty, and empowerment across the Pacific. Speaking at the launch of the events, Minister for...