“If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo”
By Nic Maclellan
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga has announced a new “Pacific bonds” policy to strengthen cooperation between Japan and Forum Island Countries, as Pacific leaders...
Climate change, COVID-19, Oceans- PALM 9 continues strong Japan-Pacific partnership
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and the Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, have completed their virtual Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, the PALM 9, reaffirming...
Pacific Ministers endorse Port Moresby Declaration on Regional Aviation Safety and Security
Ministers responsible for civil aviation and senior aviation officials from 14 Pacific Islands States convened virtually this week to endorse the Port Moresby Declaration...
Not a lone shark: bull sharks may form ‘friendships’ with each other, study finds
The apex predators show preferences for certain individuals and avoid others, according to new research on sharks in Fiji
By Tom Vierus
They reach 3.5...
Q&A: Leah Gutierrez, Director General of ADB Pacific Department on a new approach in...
On 30 June, the Asian Development Bank Board (ADB) generally endorsed its Pacific Approach 2021-2025, the blueprint for future activities in 12 of ADB's...
Why inclusive climate consultations matter in Tuvalu
By Giulio Fabris
Home to some 11,000 inhabitants, Tuvalu consists of three islands and six low-lying atolls scattered across the middle of the Pacific...
Vaccines an injection of hope for Pacific
By Kishti Sen & Tom Kenny
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the Pacific islands has so far exceeded expectations in positive news for the...
Pacific unity against corruption
The Teieniwa Vision
Gathering in Tarawa, Kiribati from 4 to 5 February 2020 with the President of Kiribati as the Chair, we, the Prime Minister...
How do we stop the plunder of the Pacific? A panel of experts give...
Over the last month, the Guardian has run a major investigative series examining the extractives industries – mining, logging, fishing and the nascent industry...
Third time lucky in New Caledonia?
By Nic Maclellan
When France’s overseas minister, Sébastien Lecornu, announced that New Caledonia’s third self-determination referendum will be held this December, he created a major...
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Forum Economic Ministers back regional action on energy crisis and economic inclusion
Pacific finance ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger regional cooperation, energy security and economic resilience as they concluded the 2026 Forum Economic Ministers...
Bougainville MP calls for managed transition toward self-government and Independence
Bougainville Regional Member Peter Tsiamalili Jr has called for a carefully managed transition toward greater self-government and eventual independence for Bougainville, arguing that the...
NZ PM Luxon, PM Rabuka discuss fuel crisis and drug threats
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reaffirmed Fiji’s importance as a key regional partner following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka...