The U.S strategy to counter China in the Pacific could be a $1bn misstep
Opinion by Gerard Finin and Terence Wesley-Smith
After decades of ambivalence, the United States plans to expand its footprint in the Pacific islands region...
Pacific wants urgent, ambitious action on climate from governments, global community -Forum SG Henry...
Warm greetings from the Blue Pacific region, and thank you for this opportunity to share with you what the Pacific Islands Forum is doing...
Australia needs to ‘step-up’ in Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia is seeking to expand its foreign engagement beyond the United States, and it is in Australia’s interests to answer the...
Our Pacific Ocean needs New Clear Ways, NOT Japan’s Nuclear Waste!
This year marks the 76th anniversary of the first use of nuclear weapons for the purpose of war. As the world solemnly observes the...
OCO 21st Annual Meeting – Transnational crimes require regional collaboration
Despite border closures and reduced air and sea travel because of COVID-19, Customs administrations in the region say threats in the Pacific remain high...
Parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Pacific’s Natural Resources and Environment...
The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment in the South Pacific...
Tupaia Data Platform Helps Pacific Island Countries collect, analyse and act on information
By Marty Logan
Do you know if midwife services are available at the Saupia Health Centre in Paunangisu, on the island of Efate in Vanuatu,...
High Seas Tuna Transshipment -What it is and why it should be reformed
Tuna fishing in the region
Tuna is extremely valuable to Pacific Island countries. In recent years, the annual catch of tuna in the western...
Kava: The Pacific’s Economic ‘Diamond’ is being coveted by competitors
By Thomas Heaton
A tonic made from the roots of a plant endemic to the Pacific region has...
“A nuclear-free Blue Pacific must remain our legacy”- Forum Chair Frank Bainimarama keynote to...
This Sunday, our Forum family joins the global community to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests. A day devoted to honouring all victims...
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Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...