Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 23 September

Dika Toua competes in the women's 49kg weightlifting competition during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Photo: VINCENZO PINTO/AFP Weightlifting Papua New Guinea weightlifting great Dika Toua has been made a Member of the British Empire...

Introducing some young leaders for climate health

Australia’s first Youth Climate and Health Summit will take place in Naarm/Melbourne next week (29-30 September), bringing together young people aged 15-30 to explore the powerful intersections of climate change and health. The Climate and Health...

New Zealand Edge Vanuatu To Keep Title Hopes Alive

Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Vanuatu and New Zealand battled it out in an intense encounter during their final match, with New Zealand capturing the win 3-1 and keeping their hopes of winning the championship alive. The Futsal...

Fisheries as a Means of Outward Mobility During Taiwan’s Martial Law Period 

Written by Jess Marinaccio. Image credit: “Aerial oblique view of HMNZS Taupo with the Taiwanese squid fishing boat Kin Nan, which was arrested after illegally fishing in the New Zealand economic zone. Taken from a No. 5 Squadron Orion. No. 75...

Trump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speech

On the day before a United Nation’s summit on climate change, President Donald Trump delivered wide-ranging remarks to the UN General Assembly on Sept. 23 that included calling climate science and renewable energy initiatives a “con job” and a...

Why Haven’t PNG and Australia Signed the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Yet?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in Papua New Guinea (PNG) last week for two purposes. The first was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of PNG’s independence from Australia, and the second was to sign a new defense treaty between...

Australia Goes Full Throttle To Stop China’s Advance Into The Pacific; PNG, Vanuatu Setbacks Test Canberra

Australia was expected to sign a landmark security deal with Papua New Guinea (PNG) that could have paved the way for closer integration between their militaries. However, both nations failed to sign any pact. The deal was part of a wider...

Trump rips climate science, tells UN that global warming is a 'green scam'

On the day before a United Nation’s summit on climate change, President Donald Trump delivered wide-ranging remarks to the UN General Assembly on Sept. 23 that included calling climate science and renewable energy initiatives a “con job” and a...

Composing in a changing climate

Composer Joshua Pearson. Photo: Supplied / Joshua Pearson Joshua Pearson often thinks about the plight of the planet. In 2020, the then Composer-in-Residence for the NZSO National Youth Orchestra wrote "When a pale blue dot breathes, a crowd of...

Belize Joins Allies in Urging UN to Open Space for Taiwan’s Participation

Belize has reaffirmed its strong support for Taiwan on the international stage, joining eight other allies in urging the United Nations to resist China’s political pressure and open space for Taiwan’s participation. On Friday, Belize joined...

Vanuatu backs National Geographic Pristine Seas mission to survey and study fragile ocean

The National Geographic Pristine Seas team has launched its month-long expedition in Vanuatu, aimed at studying ocean ecosystems that are threatened by cyclones, warming seas, and overfishing. The mission, initiated by the Vanuatu government, will...

Exploring Vanuatu’s Vibrant Seascape in Support of Ocean Protection

National Geographic Pristine Seas will study Vanuatu’s ocean ecosystems — which are known for their high biodiversity and at-risk species — in a bid to safeguard one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world. National Geographic Pristine...

Palau Joins Taiwan Allies in Urging UN to Resist Beijing’s Pressure

By: Bernadette Carreon Palau has taken a prominent stand anew alongside eight other diplomatic allies of Taiwan, calling on the United Nations to reject political pressure from Beijing and uphold neutrality in its dealings with Taiwan. The appeal...

Palau Hosts Pacific Power Association Conference, Spotlighting Energy Transformation

⚡ Hosting the 32nd Pacific Power Association Conference, Palau is bringing together utilities, donors, and innovators to tackle shared challenges under the theme “Smart Grids and Digital Transformation in Energy.” 🌍✨ By: Summer Kennard KOROR,...

Behind the Scenes at Qantas Wine Week

While we won’t be revealing which wines were selected or are even in the competition this year — as that remains confidential until the official unveiling in September or October — we did get a special invitation to the airline’s headquarters in...

Dominant display | Solomon Islands Kurukuru overpower Fiji 5-2

WITH supporters at Vodafone Arena in full voice, the Solomon Islands Kurukuru remained unbeaten, securing a clinical 5-2 victory over hosts Fiji. From the opening whistle, the Kurukuru dominated possession, with Owen Bunabo and Alvin Hou...

Undersea cable sparks concerns amid rising seas

Google’s Product and Service Innovation Global Submarine Cable system director Shirshendu Bhattacharya addressed concerns about the reliability of a submarine fiber optic cable connecting Tuvalu while also acknowledging the threat of rising sea...

World history made with global agreement to protect our ocean

The BBNJ Agreement has reached a global milestone with 60 ratifications paving the way towards entry into force by January 2026. For the Pacific Islands region, home to large ocean island states within the world’s largest ocean, this agreement is...

Stubborn Vanuatu Hold The Solomon Islands To A Draw At Futsal Men’s Cup

Press Release – OFC Led by goalkeeper Charlie Boe, Vanuatu defended valiantly for the full 40 minutes, frustrating one of the tournament favorites for a first-ever stalemate between the two nations at an OFC Futsal Mens Cup. Vanuatu have held the...

SKN Joins Taiwan’s Allies in Supporting UN Participation

Her Excellency Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of St. Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, joined counterparts from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in delivering a powerful letter to U.N. headquarters in New York on September 19,...