Tuvalu PM hails Taiwan’s democracy and partnership at National Day celebration

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has praised Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit, saying they continue to inspire the world. “May Taiwan’s innovation, compassion, and democratic spirit continue to inspire the world,” Teo said...

‘We don’t want to disappear’: Tuvalu fights for climate action and survival

Tuvalu’s Minister of Climate Change Maina Talia has told Al Jazeera that his country is fighting to stay above rising sea levels and needs “real commitments” from other countries that will allow Tuvaluans to “stay in Tuvalu” as the climate crisis...

Biogas: A clean energy alternative that can also empower women – Lessons learnt from Tuvalu

Telei feeds the biogas system at her home in Funafuti. By Therese Johnson For dinner tonight in Funafuti, the main coral atoll of Tuvalu, a typical family meal might involve boiling some rice, preparing some breadfruit and frying a locally caught...

Pacific News In Brief For 14 October

Article – RNZ A round up of news from around the region, including a new mental health strategy in Tonga. Tonga – mental health Tonga’s health ministry has launched its long-awaited National Mental Health Strategy and Policy at Vaiola Hospital....

WFF 2025: Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum Pitches $15.9 Billion In Agrifood Opportunities

ROME – The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than $15.9 billion in investment cases that target improving...

Tuvaluans celebrate resilience and culture amid climate challenges

This week, many Tuvaluans living in Aotearoa New Zealand are coming together to celebrate their language and culture, including their independence anniversary on 1 October. The annual event kicked off on Sunday as part of the New Zealand Language...

Tuvalu PM hosts first PSIDS leaders’ meeting, pushes for Ocean protection at UN

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo hosted the inaugural Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) Leaders’ Meeting in New York, marking a new platform for regional unity and dialogue. “As we convene for the first time under the PSIDS banner,...

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...

Pacific health micro-course cultivates cultural competence and community support

Designed by Pacific people for Pacific people, a course at the University of Auckland aims to strengthen the support that frontline health workers provide to families, while also creating pathways for further studies. Now in its third year, the...

Fixing New Caledonia’s health crisis

TUVALU played their first Futsal tournament today in a tough encounter against New Zealand. The New Zealanders had much to prove after going down 1-2 to the Solomon Islands on Saturday. New Zealand scored three minutes in Captain Dylan Manickum...

Experts gather in Singapore to discuss healthcare emissions cut

Experts gather in Singapore to discuss healthcare emissions cut September 19, 2025 | Friday | News A new coalition of Asia-Pacific countries, backed by WHO Globally, 5% of total climate emissions come from the healthcare sector, contributing to...

Record dengue fever outbreaks challenge Pacific health systems

Dengue fever continues to surge across the Pacific, reaching record levels and pushing health systems to their limits. Since January, more than 16,500 cases and at least 17 deaths have been reported in the region, according to the Pacific...

WHO Pushes Asia-Pacific Health Systems Toward Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Future

Cambodia’s Nationally Determined Contribution recognizes the impact of climate change on health, especially affecting children and the elderly, setting out five priority actions for adaptation. Photo: WHO Cambodia/Aforative Media PHNOM PENH—The...

Fiji Airways boosts services to Funafuti in Tuvalu

Fiji Airways has introduced a second weekly service between Nadi and Funafuti, Tuvalu, boosting the carrier’s South Pacific network. Currently operating every Monday, the new flights will also operate on Fridays, giving customers greater travel...

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...

Exercise enhances Tuvalu’s disaster response

Department of Defence ADF personnel and Tuvalu authorities have completed a disaster response exercise to improve interoperability. Exercise Longreach involved a series of activities planned and coordinated by the 1st (Australian) Division to...

Migration crisis: Climate change is trapping millions in harm’s way

Climate change is reshaping where people can safely live, but its fingerprints on migration are subtle. Seas are creeping higher, crops are failing more often, and droughts, storms, and wildfires are intensifying. Yet when people explain why they...

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...

Global Healing Surge set for October, live services with Pastor Chris holds Worldwide October 24, 26

The world is poised for an unprecedented global outpouring of God’s healing power as the 15th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is set to take place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26,...

Live healing services with Pastor Chris gets October date

The world is poised for an unprecedented global outpouring of God’s healing power as the 15th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is set to take place from Friday, October 24 to Sunday, October 26,...