Tuvalu and Solomon Islands ratify the Pacific Resilience Facility Treaty
Tuvalu and Solomon Islands have formally deposited their instruments of ratification of the Agreement to Establish the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF Treaty), moving the...
Beyond health: Pacific islands cast a wider net to strengthen health security
Given that more than half of the infectious diseases affecting people originate in animals, the next public health emergency may not begin in a...
Fiji to restore permanent presence in Auckland – diplomat
The Fijian government plans to reopen its consulate in Auckland to assist the Fijian diaspora and harness trade development opportunities in Aotearoa.
Fiji's High Commissioner...
Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...
Fiji churches unite with Police in frontline battle against drug crisis
In a landmark show of unity, churches across Fiji have committed to tackling the nation’s escalating drug crisis, pledging a compassionate and coordinated response...
Nauru moves to change name to Naoero
The Nauru Government has tabled a constitutional amendment that would change the country’s name from “Nauru” to “Naoero”, with the proposal now set for...
Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister takes on Champion role for Weather Ready Pacific Programme
The Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) programme has received a major boost with Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Lord Fakafanua, graciously accepting the role of...
Commonwealth citizens to benefit from stronger legal protections agreed by law ministers
Commonwealth law ministers concluded their meeting in Fiji Wednesday by committing to new measures aimed at strengthening legal protections for people amid growing democratic,...
New OACPS Bureau meets in Brussels ahead of 2026 Summit
The new Bureau of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors for the February to July 2026 term has held its first meeting at OACPS headquarters...
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Forum SG Waqa urges Smaller Island States to retain Political leadership amid regional reforms
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has called on Smaller Island States (SIS) to retain political ownership of their priorities while using existing...
World leaders need to see Pacific climate impacts firsthand: PM Rabuka
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it would be “a sad thing” for Fiji if world leaders fail to attend the pre-COP31 climate meeting in...
Solomon Islands stands firm on One China Policy: PM Wale
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to the One China policy.
Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wale emphasised its importance...