Reverend Dr Jolami Lasawa elected President of Fiji Methodist Church for 2027
The Methodist Church in Fiji has announced the election of Reverend Dr Jolami Lasawa as President-elect, following the election held during the Church’s 2026...
Bougainville on drought alert as El Niño raises risk of water shortages
The Autonomous Bougainville Government(ABG) has placed Bougainville on 'high watch' for drought and water-security risks as an El Niño event increases the likelihood of...
Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...
Climate Change Minister Tabuya calls for stronger Youth voice in Fiji’s COP31 preparations
Pacific youth will have a direct role in Fiji’s preparations for COP31, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya calling on...
Pacific Youth climate statement ready for COP31
The Regional Conference of Youth for Oceania (RCOY) has officially concluded at the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat.
The event accredited by the UNFCCCs official children...
House bill calls for radiation exposure study in Northern Marianas
In a new attempt at expanding the nuclear reparation programme, a coalition of House members are proposing a federal study to determine the Northern...
U.S Ambassador, Cook Islands PM discuss closer bilateral cooperation
United States Ambassador Jared Novelly has congratulated caretaker Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on his re-election and met with him to discuss strengthening...
President Adeang backs Winston Peters economy comments as Naoero’s economic progress is called world’s...
As the region prepares for the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau, Naoero President David Adeang has supported a call from New...
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Naoero tells UN it is now Naoero, reclaiming ancestral name
Naoero President David Adeang has told the United Nations that the country is reclaiming its ancestral name, calling on the international community to recognise...
MSG Games Charter clears way for inaugural 2029 Games
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has endorsed the MSG Games Charter, clearing the way for the inaugural MSG Games to be held in 2029...
“1.5°C remains the anchor. Urgency and agency need to travel together” – Fifth Pacific...
Four days of science, community knowledge, policy dialogue and cross-sectoral exchange at the Fifth Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference (5POPCCC) culminated in a...