Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator
The obscure UN organisation attempting to set rules for the exploitation of deep-sea metals is facing a potential shake-up as more nations call for...
Further delay to PNG vote of no confidence substantive matter
The Papua New Guinea opposition faced yet another delay in the hearing of their special reference case to recall parliament when the Attorney General...
Vape ban comes into effect in Cook Islands
Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as...
Tonga hastily prepares for approaching PIF Leaders meeting
Tonga is hastily preparing to host the Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting, with hundreds of visitors expected to attend.
With hotels in the capital fully booked,...
Forum SG calls for unity and resilience at Pacific Economic meeting
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa Thursday highlighted the importance of economic resilience, sustainable growth, and regional cooperation across the Pacific.
“It is with great pleasure...
Fiji’s Finance Minister calls for holistic strategy on skill migration
Fiji’s Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad today stressed the complexities of migration and labour mobility, emphasising the need for a balanced and comprehensive approach.
“Migration...
Fiji PM Rabuka meets with Tuvaluan PM Teo
In the spirit of the Pacific Vuvale, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka today received a courtesy call from...
Tonga’s Finance Minister stresses urgency of regional cooperation at Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
As the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) kicks off in Suva today, Tonga’s Finance Minister and FEMM Chair, Tiofilusi Tiueti, highlighted the importance of...
Fiji’s Finance Minister calls for unified climate action at key Pacific Ministers meeting
Fiji's Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad Thursday emphasised the significance of the two-days Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) starting in Suva today.
“This meeting is...
114 candidates to contest Kiribati election, including 18 women
A hundred and fourteen candidates are to contest the Kiribati elections, starting on 14 August.
A second round of voting for the 44-seat parliament, Maneaba...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...