FSM elected Vice President of the UN General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has elected 16 Vice Presidents, including the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), to serve during its 79th session,...
We need a CSO Advisor to raise the profile of our engagement; Havea tells...
The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisation (PIANGO) has called for a Commission for the formal integration of Civil Society into Pacific regional architecture...
NZ PM Luxon highlights need for stronger ties with PNG
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has highlighted potential for strengthened ties with Papua New Guinea, emphasising the need for enhanced engagement and structured...
Disability key topic at CHOGM in Samoa
Disability inclusion is a priority policy area on the agenda for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa this October.
The Commonwealth...
Fiji Navy nears completion of defueling in Fulaga grounding, prepares for recovery phase
The Republic of Fiji Navy has announced significant progress in the salvage operations of RFNS Puamau at Fulaga in the Lau group.
In a statement,...
Forum SG Waqa in Australia to promote Pacific trade and investment
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa Tuesday chaired the 7th Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Independent Advisory Board meeting in Sydney, Australia to consider business growth...
FSM deposits instrument of ratification for BBNJ Agreement
The Permanent representative of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Jeem Lippwe has deposited his island nation’s...
No firearms at CHOGM: Samoa Police Commissioner
Preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa are in full swing, with assurances from the Samoa Police Commissioner, Auapa'au...
200 bodies yet to be recovered PNG landslide
About 200 persons are still to be recovered with 11 bodies retrieved and buried from the 24 May Landslide in Enga’s Mulitaka, according to...
High Commissioner Tu’ivakano signs Samoa Agreement, prepares for Pacific Protocol launch in Tonga
Tonga’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Titilupe Fanetupouvava’u Tu’ivakano, has signed the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States...
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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...