Seabed mining leases in U.S territories likely to outpace environmental review
Federal plans to open waters near Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa to seabed mining could allow long-term leases to be issued...
New Caledonia provincial elections date set for June as voter roll changes draws criticism
New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held on Sunday 28 June, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced.
Lecornu's announcement was widely relayed by...
Solomon Islands to elect new PM, following ousting of Manele in no-confidence vote
Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele was removed from office Thursday, following a decisive vote of no confidence in the National Parliament, in a...
Pacific leaders want urgent energy, transport rethink
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
The Pacific’s biggest regional meeting on energy and transport opened with song, culture and connection.
But behind the ceremony was a stark warning:...
PM Rabuka hails Fiji-Australia ties as leaders tackle fuel crisis, security and Climate agenda
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s strong partnership with Australia, saying both countries are working closely to address regional security threats, the...
Australia announces $30 million fuel support for Fiji as Wong confirms Vuvale Union deal
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced a $30 million (US$21.66 million) budget support package for Fiji to help respond to the global fuel...
Australia pledges stronger Security support as Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union takes shape
Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says Australia stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Fiji in the fight against transnational crime and drug...
NZ Rugby celebrates $304m record revenue as Pacific leaders warn Moana’s left behind
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has unveiled a record-shattering $304 million(US$180.81 million) in revenue.
But the celebration is being overshadowed by urgent warnings from Pacific leaders...
PNG maritime officials say Pacific cooperation is key to closing gaps in safety, standards...
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
The Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting(PRETMM6) are laying bare the realities of Pacific regions challenges, from outdated legislation and...
Carving space at sea: Why Pacific maritime reform must move beyond talk
By Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti
“We need the Ministers to endorse it, so we can implement it.”
For Amy Ngatamaine, that is more than a call to action....
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...