FSM ‘faced with a fiscal cliff’, President Simina says
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Wesley Simina says his country could be staring down a “fiscal cliff” very soon if the U.S Congress...
NZ government formed
The new coalition government of National, ACT and New Zealand First will be stable, effective and will deliver for all New Zealanders, National Leader...
‘Fa’asamoa exemplifies spirit of Commonwealth Charter’: Samoa PM Mata’afa
Samoa's Prime Minister has used a conference in Rwanda to highlight the values of the fa'asamoa and how they exemplify the spirit of the...
Fiji Parliament approves reinstatement of Great Council of Chiefs
The Fijian Parliament Thursday passed the i-Taukei Affairs (Amendment) Act of 2023 which will see the reinstatement of the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC)...
Benny Wenda re-elected as leader of ULMWP following historic Congress in West Papua
In a historic moment for West Papua, Benny Wenda has expressed his deep honour at being elected President of the ULMWP (United Liberation Movement...
21 countries agree to assist Samoa police in providing security during CHOGM
Over 20 countries including New Zealand and Australia have given the green light to lend a hand to the Samoan police in providing security...
PNG Youth won the Young Climate Leaders Alliance written competition for COP28
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has announced the winner of the Young Climate Leaders Alliance (PYCLA) written competition.
This was announced by Forum Secretary General,...
Pacific churches discuss self-determination for Kanaky
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea, New Caledonia
“You belong to the family and the household of the Pacific more than you belong to Europe. We...
Nations agree for action on children’s rights
There is a push to do away with corporal punishment of children and refraining from the use of violence to discipline children as Samoa...
Fiji calls for solidarity ahead of COP28
As the COP28 meeting approaches, Fiji will take a bold stance in advocating for regional solidarity and a vision for a resilient and peaceful...
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Fiji hosts Pacific dialogue on nuclear testing harm and justice
Pacific representatives are meeting in Suva to push for nuclear justice, victim assistance and environmental remediation decades after more than 300 nuclear tests were...
Fiji Defence Minister Tikoduadua calls on nuclear test nations to help fund veterans’ care
Fiji Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has called on countries responsible for past nuclear testing in the Pacific to contribute financially towards...
Tonga Christian group backs Israel’s Pacific Islands Forum partnership
The Tonga branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has welcomed Israel’s inclusion as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, saying the relationship could...