The New Atoll

  • New Zealand Navy Vessel Sinks in Samoa: Oil Spill ‘Probable’

    Apia : The New Zealand navy vessel that hit a reef off the south west coast of Upolu Island has sunk into the ocean and is not recoverable, Acting Samoa Prime Minister Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponafio said in a statement. “The possibility of an oil spill is high probable (sic).”… Listen ⇢

  • Japan Affirms Timely Support for Pacific Islands on Statehood Issues

    By Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson in Tokyo As Japanese lawmakers were in the process of selecting a new prime minister, the Government of Japan reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pacific island nations in their efforts to maintain statehood in the face of the climate crisis. During a briefing for journalists from… Listen ⇢

  • Small Island States Leaders Affirm Sovereignty Amid Rising Sea Levels

    New York: The 39 Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) announced a significant Declaration at the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Sea Level Rise on Wednesday, affirming their statehood and sovereignty in light of increasing climate threats. The Declaration states that, in accordance with… Listen ⇢

  • The Enduring Legacy of Epeli Hauʻofa: A Voice for the Pacific

    In the vast tapestry of Pacific literature, few voices resonate as powerfully as that of Epeli Hauʻofa. As we reflect on his contributions, it becomes increasingly clear that Hauʻofa was more than just a writer and anthropologist; he was a visionary who sought to redefine how we perceive the Pacific… Listen ⇢

  • Over 200 Unexploded Projectiles Removed From Honiara School

    HONIARA, Solomon Islands – Authorities have safely removed 202 unexploded ordnance from St. Nicholas Anglican College in Honiara, following a discovery that has renewed attention to the lingering dangers of World War II in the region. The Solomon Islands government confirmed that the ordnance, identified as U.S. projectiles, was uncovered… Listen ⇢

  • In the Pacific, we don’t question climate change – we live it

    By Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson APIA, Samoa: When you grow up on a tropical island, the development history of your country is marked by disasters. We remember what we were doing in 1990 and 1991 because those were two of the strongest cyclones to hit our islands in living memory, we… Listen ⇢