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The Pacific Conference of Churches(PCC) stands in deep solidarity with our sisters and brothers of Kanaky in this time of political crisis that has led to the eruptions of violence these past few days and nights. The violence that the country is currently experiencing are once again endangering the dignity of the life of every human being in the territory. As...

New Zealand and Tuvalu have reaffirmed their close relationship, Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. “New Zealand is committed to working with Tuvalu on a shared vision of resilience, prosperity and security, in close concert with Australia,” said Peters, who last visited Tuvalu in 2019. “It is my pleasure to return to Funafuti with a broad delegation, which demonstrates New Zealand’s...

Outgoing Forum Secretary General and former Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna says, ‘leadership is something that can only be enriched by experience; and experience can only be enriched by the lessons that we learn through life.’ Puna made the comment last night in his remarks as the region bid farewell to one of the true sons of the Blue...

In the small village of Lobau along Fiji's Queen's Highway, Asilika Matavola, a single mother of three, stands at the forefront of a battle against an invisible foe: climate change. The village faces relentless assaults from rising tides and coastal erosion, leaving its residents grappling with the harsh realities of environmental degradation. Matavola, the 38-year-old Lobau Women’s Club Secretary, recalls how...

“When the baton was passed to you two years ago, Forum Leaders entrusted the Secretariat to your capable hands, recognising your extensive as a stateman. Your deep understanding of the Forum and its membership assured us all that you were well- equipped to lead”. These were the sentiments shared by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka while delivering his heartfelt remarks to...

The French government sent more police to the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Thursday and said it would crack down on rioters, hoping to restore order after three nights of upheaval in which four people have been killed. Rioters angry with an electoral reform have burnt businesses, torched cars, looted shops and set up road barricades, causing a "dire...

Fisheries Officials have given the green light for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) implementation plan for its Climate Change Strategy to strengthen resilience efforts in oceanic fisheries. The endorsement of the Implementation Plan for the FFA Climate Change Strategy was made at the 133rd FFC Annual Officials Meeting (FFC133) that took place in Nauru from 06 – 10...

On behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum, it is with great honour and deep respect that I acknowledge the service and leadership of Henry Puna in the role of Secretary General to the Pacific Islands Forum whose term draws to a conclusion on 23 May 2024. He has served through one of the most difficult tenures of a sitting Secretary...

The international rugby sevens action taking place on 18-19 May will see the top four placed men’s and women’s teams will secure a place in the new HSBC SVNS promotion and relegation play-off competition in Madrid on 31 May-2 June. Uruguay men and China women lead the Challenger standings after two rounds in Dubai and Montevideo as the race to...

Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says recent events in New Caledonia are deeply concerning to the Pacific family. "I offer my sincere condolences to those families that have lost loved ones in this escalating conflict. I join fellow community and political leaders in calling for peace and unity, to address the ongoing political impasse in New...