Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, as Australia continues efforts to...
Climate, migration and leadership rise to the top of Pacific’s 2050 agenda
The Pacific Islands Forum is translating its 2050 Strategy into a more concrete set of priorities focused on climate resilience, regional mobility and leadership...
PIFS leans on ASEAN model as it retools for a changing region
Pacific Islands Forum (PIFS) leaders are trying to redesign the region’s political and security machinery to better protect unity, manage outside pressure and give...
Forum SG Waqa calls for stronger Pacific Security coordination amid growing regional threats
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has warned that growing geopolitical tensions and a widening range of security challenges are testing the region's peace and...
Pacific calls for greater support on disability inclusion at UN Conference
The Pacific Islands Forum has called for increased international support to strengthen disability inclusion across the region, highlighting persistent barriers faced by persons with...
Taiwan seeks to maintain “development partner” role at Pacific Islands Forum despite China pressure
Taiwan will strive to maintain its participation in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a “development partner,” Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said whilst visiting...
Australia, New Zealand back Pacific-led security and climate agenda
Australia and New Zealand have reaffirmed their commitment to Pacific-led regionalism, climate action and security cooperation, pledging stronger support for Pacific priorities ahead of...
Special FFMM session endorses regional response mechanism under the Biketawa Declaration
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers convened virtually on Friday, 22 May 2026, for a Special Session of the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting (FFMM), where...
PIFS continues in-person meetings despite costs and fuel worries
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is pushing ahead with in-person regional meetings despite mounting financial and logistical pressures across the region, as member governments...
Australia, New Zealand back Pacific response mechanism plan
Pacific Ministers have taken the first concrete step toward creating a regional mechanism to help member countries respond collectively to economic shocks, fuel costs...
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UNODC Adviser calls for more support for Pacific Journalists covering Crime and Corruption
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
UNODC Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Adviser Marie Pegie Cauchois has offered further support and training for Pacific journalists covering corruption...
‘Truth should be protected by the truth’ — PINA President on risks facing journalists
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Organised crime in the Pacific is growing and becoming more sophisticated, with journalists facing increasing threats as they investigate...
Fiji constitution review report tabled, major reforms proposed
Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission Report has been tabled in Parliament Tuesday, opening the next stage of consideration of sweeping proposed changes to the country’s...