Fiji PM ‘has jumped the gun’, CSOs up in arms over PM’s move on...
Unity Fiji party leader Savenaca Narube believes that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka “has jumped the gun” in showing his support to the Japanese Government’s...
‘Terrible’ rules starve climate-hit islands of finance, inquiry told
Development assistance rules are denying “vulnerable” small island developing states, or SIDS, of the help they need to combat the climate emergency and must...
Fiji PM welcomes his Cook Islands counterpart
Fiji and the Cook Islands are in the process of finalising a new Development Cooperation Agreement to advance economic cooperation, air transportation connectivity, trade,...
Ahead of 26th FEMM, Forum Chair Brown honours legacy of Pacific leaders at ceremonial...
The Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Cook Islands PM Mark Brown, has thanked the Government of Fiji and staff of the Forum for an 'unforgettable'...
One people, one ocean – Vanuatu urges Blue Pacific unity
“It is our desire that we as a country, and we as a Blue Pacific Continent, continue to seek opportunities to influence the global...
American Samoa Governor pursues full members in Pacific Island Forum
American Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga is hopeful that progress will be made in the territory’s efforts to gain full membership in the Pacific Islands...
Pacific Economies show gradual growth of 3.9 percent after COVID-19 Recovery, but challenges remain
By Rowena Acraman
The Pacific region is set to experience a significant growth rate of 3.9 percent in 2023, marking a remarkable recovery from...
Pacific recovery picks up amid uncertain Global Outlook: World Bank
Despite uncertainty about the outlook for inflation and interest rates in major economies and trading partners, developing Pacific economies are expected to grow in...
Climate-altered’ Pacific could see conflict between tuna fishing and deep-sea mining
By Eternity Uwaifo
Climate change may push tuna into a potential hotspot of deep-sea mining interest in the eastern Pacific, new research finds.
Countries and companies...
Forum Secretariat told to step up: Forum Chair
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he want to leave the Forum in a better place for the...
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Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration
Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
The proceedings,...
Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says
Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the...
Pacific pushes for rotating seat on UN Security Council
Pacific nations are building international support for a dedicated rotating seat for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the United Nations Security Council, alongside...