Australia in talks with Solomons to expand policing
Australia will help prop up the Solomon Islands police force after a request from its prime minister as the federal government works to increase...
French Ambassador responds to Vanuatu’s Kanak solidarity march petition
In response to the petition presented to the deputy French Ambassador during a solidarity march led by the Vanuatu President of the Malvatumauri Council...
Pacific Security Conference highlights the vital role of stakeholder engagement in shaping national security...
The Pacific Regional and National Security Conference (PRNSC) wrapped up today with a key panel discussion this week focused on national security.
The panel emphasised...
Pacific climate plight in sights of new Greens senator
Australia must heed Pacific calls for a more ambitious climate strategy as the region faces an existential threat, a former environmental lawyer turned Greens...
Fiji recognises women diplomats and their contribution to foreign services
Fiji is proud to join the global community in observing the International Day for Women in Diplomacy commemorated this week on 24 June, 2024.
The...
From overfished to sustainable harvests: Pacific Bluefin Tuna rebound to new highs
The recovery of Pacific bluefin tuna has achieved a major milestone—the species exceeded international targets a decade ahead of schedule.
The rebuilding of Pacific bluefin...
Fiji PM Rabuka content with test results on Fukushima nuclear waste water released into...
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is satisfied with Japan’s test results on the Fukushima treated nuclear waste water released into the Pacific ocean more...
Assange spies Pacific end to 14-year fight over leaks
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will finally face a United States court 14 years after he leaked troves of secret state information and ended up...
Fijian children at risk of forced labour and trafficking: Report
The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report by the United States government states that Fijian children are at risk of forced labour in agriculture, retail,...
AUD$14.7m grant to boost Pacific trade
The Pacific Islands Forum, through its Geneva Office, proudly announces the signing of a transformative AUD$14.7 million(US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department...
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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...