How Nauru’s soverign wealth fund is building the nation
Nauru President David Adeang, the current Chairman, has hailed the success of the Nauru Intergenerational Trust Fund, saying that no one should underestimate the...
Remote islands lead in Cooks national tuna management plan consultation
Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) officials began an eight-week national tuna management plan consultation this week, with the first round of sessions...
Six women must be in Samoa Parliament
The Appeals Court ruling requires a minimum of six women to be elected to Samoa’s Parliament following the general election if there are 51...
Pacific calls for bold action as Asia-Pacific stakeholders tackle triple planetary crisis
Stakeholders across the Asia-Pacific have been urged to move beyond promises and take bold, united action to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
Speaking...
Samoa Office of the Electoral Commission ready for for pre-polling
The Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC) has confirmed it is prepared for pre-polling on Wednesday, 27 August, with over 1,000 voters expected to...
Fiji President calls for united and resolute Pacific voice on climate change
The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, officially opened the 2025 Pacific slands Parliamentary Group (PIPG) Conference in Sigatoka Tuesday.
Delivering his keynote address, President...
Tuilaepa warns of ‘greater mess’ if rivals win Sāmoa election
This week’s election in Sāmoa is being called one of the most consequential in decades.
At the heart of the contest is former Prime Minister...
Marshall Islands president vows to rebuild the parliament building
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine promised to immediately rebuild the parliament building, known as Nitijela, which was burned to the ground early Tuesday morning.
In...
‘All destroyed’: Fire engulfs Marshall Islands parliament complex
Fire engulfed Marshall Islands Nitijela (parliament building) just after midnight on Monday, with firefighters risking their lives as they battled the blaze into early...
All Pacific Leaders Confirm Attendance at PIF Meeting in Honiara
The Solomon Islands Government has confirmed that all 17 Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Leaders will attend the 54th PIF Leaders Meeting in Honiara next...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...