Palau news
Pacific campaigners: Indigenous knowledge must have a say in the deep sea mining debate
Greenpeace says generations of knowledge about the ocean must be recognised alongside other science while the Cook Islands says it will not move to seabed mining without more evidence.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterFri, 04 Sep
Luxon backs shake-up of Pacific partnerships as Forum leaders demand more action
New Zealand’s prime minister says countries wanting to be development partners in the Pacific need to show where they will invest as PNG calls for strong cooperation and practical results.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterFri, 04 Sep
Pacific backs war on drugs as PNG pushes for new security treaty
Leaders support a new regional plan to tackle organised crime in the Pacific but Papua New Guinea says voluntary arrangements are no longer enough.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterThu, 03 Sep
Tonga emerges as key beneficiary of new US Pacific investment push
The kingdom is set to benefit from energy security, government technology and digital infrastructure.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterThu, 03 Sep
Palau tourism boom drives expansion of Australia air link
A surge in visitors is helping drive the Palau Paradise Express extension, with Qantas adding a second weekly Brisbane-Koror flight from December.
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterWed, 02 Sep
