Statement of Forum Foreign Ministers on Fukushima water release into Pacific
As Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers, we refer to the decision by the Government of Japan to commence on 24 August 2023 with the...
UN chief brushes off key leaders’ absence, says delivery paramount
With several high-profile world leaders opting out of the UN General Assembly’s annual opening session next week, Secretary-General António Guterres has said that he...
FAST trio dominate poll results in Samoa
The three former members of the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) who resigned and headed back to the polls have all been re-elected as...
‘We all need to step up’ to rescue the SDG’s and fight for a...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday rallied a diverse cross section of civil society actors to use their passionate voices and energetic grassroots networks...
Pacific to elevate talks with Japan on nuke waste water discharge
Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister says the Forum will elevate talks with Japan in regards to its nuclear waste water discharge into...
Pacific countries on the frontline of climate change get support to unlock climate financing...
Vulnerable island nations in the Pacific are in urgent need of resources to respond to the worsening climate crisis.
Building on the success of mobilising...
Australian Foreign Minister Wong pledges to engage with Vanuatu over security pact
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia will meet Vanuatu halfway and address any concerns in a security pact between the two nations.
Vanuatu's new prime...
Fiji shock Australia 22- 15 in biggest upset of 2023 Rugby World Cup
Fiji have pulled off a major upset with a 22-15 win over the Wallabies in Saint Etienne.
It's their first win over the Wallabies since...
Tuvalu declares nation will remain, even if it disappears due to rising sea levels
Tuvalu has made a bold proposition, asserting that it will continue to exist as a country, even if the island disappears due to rising...
‘Ambitious’ French document presented to New Caledonian parties
Inclusive talks in Paris between France and New Caledonia's politicians have yielded outcomes, including a French-submitted document on its future.
The talks, held last week,...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...