Duty to protect climate

Although the International Court of Justice turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David-versus-Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by bringing...

Earth Today | Small islands bat for transparent, inclusive process for global plastics treaty

SMALL ISLAND states have raised a red flag over progress at part two to the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine...

Rosewood Amsterdam brings luxury living to a building steeped in history

A landmark building where some of the Netherlands’ most notorious criminals were sent down has been reborn as the latest outpost in Rosewood’s growing global empire. The former Palace of Justice also stands as a new symbol of Amsterdam’s...

Resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire adopted by UNGA

United Nations: In an Emergency Special Session, the General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as well as rapid access to large-scale humanitarian assistance. The resolution, voted on Thursday, calls for "an...

US-affiliated islands facing greater risk 

Microwaves By Jack Niedenthal Majuro—The United States-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) have always counted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other U.S. government health organizations for help during public health crises....

FLNKS to debate decolonisation deal

DURING August 1945, in the last days of World War II, US bombers flew from the Micronesian island of Tinian to drop atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Now, on the 80th anniversary of the bombings, the United States is again readying Tinian...

UN adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

The General Assembly, at an Emergency Special Session, adopted a resolution on Thursday that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale, reported Xinhua. The resolution demands "an immediate,...

UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding immediate Gaza ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (Xinhua) -- The General Assembly, at an Emergency Special Session, adopted a resolution on Thursday that demands an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and immediate access to humanitarian assistance at scale. The resolution...

The Duty to Protect the Climate

A recent ruling from the world’s highest court confirms that climate justice is evolving from a slogan into a legal standard, helping to usher in a genuinely global legal system. Equally remarkable, the case was brought by 27 Pacific Islands law...

Who’s who at the plastics treaty talks, from delegates to lobbyists

As delegates from around the world have negotiated a global plastics treaty over five sessions since 2022, alliances have emerged among nations, across civil society, and throughout the private sector. Some countries have banded together in...

Community collaboration leads to dozens of pets protected and adopted at Atkins Kroll Saipan event

Atkins Kroll Saipan and Saipan Humane Society teams came together at AK's Lexus Service Drive to help local pets find loving homes and promote animal wellness. AK is proud to support partnerships that make a difference in our community! AK Saipan...

Cook Islands advocate for mainstreaming of SIS priorities within Pacific regional…

The Cook Islands joined fellow members of the Pacific Islands Forum Smaller Island States (SIS) group at the SIS Officials Meeting held at the Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji on 8 August. The meeting, chaired by Federated States of Micronesia...

Aman Nai Lert offers tranquil sanctuary in the heart of Bangkok

In April, Aman opened its third urban resort in Thailand’s bustling capital, Bangkok – a sanctuary called Aman Nai Lert set within the seven-acre Nai Lert Park. Following the successes of Tokyo and New York, Aman Nai Lert is a refuge for the...

Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think

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Australia’s digital infrastructure is doing the work of deterrence

When asked on Insiders about the United States’ review of AUKUS contributions, Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy made a subtle but important point: Australia’s aid and diplomatic spending, particularly in the Pacific, should count as part...

Two American Samoans graduate from executive leadership program

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), is a distinguished network of young leaders from across the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands that reflects a shared understanding that the future of the Pacific...

Empowering our communities and region with Genomics

As biotechnology continues to advance rapidly, it is vital for communities in Micronesia to understand not only the uses and applications of these technologies, but also their broader social, cultural, and legal implications. Innovations like...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – July 18 – July 24, 2025 

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

Satellite and AI study finds most marine reserves free of industrial fishing, despite enforcement fears

“There is a catch-22 in ocean conservation,” said Dr. Jennifer Raynor. “The better fish recover inside protected areas, the more attractive they become to poachers.” That paradox drove Raynor and her colleagues to ask a hard question: Are marine...

Preserving Belualasmau

NGERULMUD, Palau – The House of Delegates’ Health, Social and Cultural Affairs Committee has backed the Belau National Museum’s urgent call for the protection of Belualasmau and the Northern Peleliu Lkes Important Bird Area (IBA), warning that...