FFA to try again in PNG for U.S treaty money distribution plan
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency member countries have been unable to conclude an agreement for distribution of US$60 million a year that the United...
Fiji coalition government kingmaker SODELPA threat to defect to FijiFirst, issues seven days ultimatum
The future of Fiji coalition Government hangs in the balance as the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) drafts an ultimatum that could collapse the...
Wale slams Solomon Islands PM’s hypocritical stand on West Papua
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has expressed disappointment with the Prime Minister’s stand on the West Papua issue labelling it as ‘hypocritical’.
Wale...
Regional NDC Hub to be handed over to SPC in Sept 2024
A Pacific-led and owned initiative to help Pacific nations implement their climate targets under the COP21 Paris Agreement, has been hailed as an example...
Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting holds great significance: Fiji Women Minister Tabuya
Fiji's Minister for Women, Lynda Tabuya has applauded the collaborative efforts that led to the establishment of the Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting...
Fiji says it will sign defence agreement with France
Fiji will sign a defence agreement with France, after the cabinet of the Pacific Islands nation approved the deal, Fiji's government said in a...
Pacific Dialogue amplifies voices of Small Island Developing States facing the brunt of climate...
Faced with the existential threat of a rapidly warming world, leaders from the Pacific gathered in Fiji this month to discuss regionally-driven solutions that...
Solomon Islands single-use plastic ban regulation to be enforced on 01 September
A regulation to ban single-use plastics in the Solomon Islands will come into force today 01 September 2023.
This ban prohibits the importation, manufacturing, distribution,...
Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders unite to address gender equality and climate action
Regional representatives unite to address critical issues of gender equality, climate action, and social inclusion at the second Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting...
Empowering Pacific Women: A call for inclusive leadership and change
By Rowena Acraman
In a resounding call for inclusive leadership and gender equality, Cook Islands Minister for Internal Affair, Vainetutai Rose Brown, Chair of the...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...