Tulsi Gabbard’s decision to contest is a victory for Polynesia

Let us, for a moment, forget the Hawaii Congresswoman’s links to Hindu nationalism and instead, focus on her indigenous Pacific roots

Patent over AIDS drug-yielding tree

Will Tonga volcanic eruption affect global climate?

The Tonga volcanic cloud contains roughly 0.4 Teragram of sulphur dioxide and has reached an altitude of 30 km, which will not have a significant …

Global measles outbreak: Is this the new pandemic?

187 countries report measles cases

New UN report gives recommendations to improve human development in Asia-Pacific

Proposes green growth approach, among others

Programme to insure Pacific island nations against natural disasters enters third season

The insurance cover is provided against earthquakes, tsunamis, and risk of tropical cyclones

Partnerships, the buzzword at small island states meet on climate threats

Close to 300 partnerships formalised to aid disaster risk reduction, environmental protection, access to energy and social development