As the World watches the Hague, the fight for Climate Justice intensifies
By Sera Sefeti
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to release its historic advisory opinion on climate change, momentum across the Pacific and...
ICE deportations land Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantanamo
United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, affecting Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways.
The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration...
Tuvalu Prime Minister calls for Pacific unity amid Taiwan tensions
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo is urging Pacific leaders to remain united as the region faces potential diplomatic tensions concerning Taiwan's participation in the...
Pacific Trade Ministers back WTO reform, Call for global support ahead of MC14
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to a rules-based global trading system, calling for urgent reforms to the World Trade Organisation...
Tonga Crown Prince calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision
The Tongan Crown Prince has urged Pacific leaders to define peace beyond security at a major regional summit in Suva this week.
Speaking at the...
Over 400 candidates contest Bougainville Parliamentary election
More than 400 candidates have put their hands up to contest the Bougainville general election in September, hoping to enter parliament.
Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama...
New Zealand snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says Opposition
New Zealand’s top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands’ 60th Constitution anniversary, seen as a rebuke over closer ties with China, has sparked widespread...
Solomon Islands Police Commissioner’s job up for grab
Barely a month ago, Solomon Islands Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau, was the darling of the government.
He earned the Order of the British Empire (OBE)...
Fijians get fast-track entry with Australia’s SmartGate
Fijians with biometric e-passports can now use Australia’s SmartGate system at all international airports.
Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto states this shows Australia trusts Fiji’s passport...
Pacific Trade Ministers to meet in Fiji
New Zealand Minister of State for Trade and Investment Nicola Grigg will travel to Fiji this week to attend the Pacific Island Forum’s Trade...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...