Japan planning to build missile training site on Pacific Island
Japan plans to build a training site for surface-to-ship missile launches on a remote Pacific island, a Defence Ministry official said Thursday, in its...
Ambassador says criticisms aimed at France over New Caledonia civil unrest contain ‘misinformation’
France's Ambassador to the Pacific says criticisms of the country's actions in New Caledonia are based on misinformation.
The Ambassador, Véronique Roger-Lacan, also rejected suggestions...
Papua New Guinean Noan David Pakop to head Forum Fisheries Authority
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Authority (FFA)has appointed Noan David Pakop as its Director General.
Pakop is the Deputy Managing Director, Technical and Operations at...
Air Vanuatu domestoc flights to resume soon, says liquidator
Air Vanuatu is gearing up to restart domestic operations as pilot training flights resume.
Liquidator Ernst & Young (EY) Australia, which was called in after...
14 Pacific leaders to attend PALM10 in Japan
Fourteen leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum will be attending the PALM10 meeting in Japan this week.
This was confirmed by Japan's Foreign Ministry Senior...
Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting to open in Tokyo
Japan and Pacific Island nations will discuss a range of common issues they face during a three-day summit due to open in Tokyo on...
Tonga’s preparations for Pacific Forum Leaders meeting in progress
Building is in progress for both the venue for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting and accommodation for delegates, who will arrive...
Niue Premier Tagelagi highlights the critical role of Ocean Education in Tokyo
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi says Ocean education can be a beacon of hope and sustainability for future generations.
He made the statement on Monday at...
French Polynesia President Brotherson advocates for Ocean Education and Sustainable Practices
The President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson Monday emphasised the importance of sustainable development and traditional knowledge in preserving marine ecosystems.
“I find it very...
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi opens first honorary Consul office in Japan
The tiny Pacific nation of Niue has opened its first honorary consul in Japan.
The announcement was made by Niue Premier, Dalton Tagelagi in Tokyo.
“I...
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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland
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CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
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