Bougainville on drought alert as El Niño raises risk of water shortages
The Autonomous Bougainville Government(ABG) has placed Bougainville on 'high watch' for drought and water-security risks as an El Niño event increases the likelihood of...
Fiji Tourism Minister Gavoka defends 5 percent tourism tax amid industry backlash
Fiji Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has defended the proposed five percent Tourism Services Tax (TST) to financially support Fiji Airways...
Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...
Climate Change Minister Tabuya calls for stronger Youth voice in Fiji’s COP31 preparations
Pacific youth will have a direct role in Fiji’s preparations for COP31, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya calling on...
Pacific Youth climate statement ready for COP31
The Regional Conference of Youth for Oceania (RCOY) has officially concluded at the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat.
The event accredited by the UNFCCCs official children...
House bill calls for radiation exposure study in Northern Marianas
In a new attempt at expanding the nuclear reparation programme, a coalition of House members are proposing a federal study to determine the Northern...
U.S Ambassador, Cook Islands PM discuss closer bilateral cooperation
United States Ambassador Jared Novelly has congratulated caretaker Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on his re-election and met with him to discuss strengthening...
Fiji Parliament passes Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill
Fiji’s Parliament has passed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, setting a new framework for the use and management of marine areas...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...