Observer failure, weak monitoring and stalled reforms are putting Pacific Tuna at risk: WWF...
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
WWF has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), telling...
WCPFC must step up as global oceans pressures intensify, says Executive Director Morris- Christian
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The head of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has warned that the Tuna Commission cannot ignore the...
‘More than 50 percent of global tuna comes from our waters — Manila must...
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission(WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says the world’s largest tuna fishery...
Albacore fishery losing stability as Tuna Commission stalls on harvest rules: SPC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
New analysis from the Pacific Community (SPC) shows the South Pacific albacore fishery is under growing pressure, with industry...
Korea pushes for monitored at-sea transshipment, warns against blanket bans at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Republic of Korea has called on the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) to treat at-sea transshipment as...
“My top priority is the South Pacific albacore management procedure”: WCPF Chair Dr Tamate
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate says the Pacific expects decisions this week, not delays,...
Fairness in our fisheries is non-negotiable”: PNG Fisheries Minister tells WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Papua New Guinea has delivered a strong message to WCPFC22, warning that Pacific nations cannot absorb new burdens, lose hard-won...
“High seas transshipment has become the norm and that must change”: Tuvalu to WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Tuvalu has delivered a clear message to WCPFC22, warning that key fisheries rules are falling behind and must be...
CNMI pushes for South Pacific albacore breakthrough at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) opened the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) calling for urgent action...
Decisions here shape our survival: Marshall Islands warns WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Marshall Islands has told the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) that its decisions have direct consequences...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea has secured the bid to host the Pacific Media Summit in 2028, with the decision taken...
‘Rising seas are sinking futures’
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