Australia stays committed to co-hosting COP31 with Pacific nations
Australia said it will continue advocating with Pacific nations to secure co-hosting rights the COP31 climate summit, at the same time announced the appointment...
Proposed amendment approaches by State and NFP undermine constitutional integrity, Amicus Curiae Butler submits
Constitutional expert and amicus curiae Andrew Butler has cautioned the Supreme Court Wednesday against adopting proposed interpretations of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution that would dilute...
UN experts of the Committee on the rights of persons with disabilities commend Kiribati’s...
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Tuesday concluded its consideration of the initial report of Kiribati on its implementation of...
Amicus Curiae highlights “conundrum” in 2013 Constitution case
Prominent New Zealand constitutional lawyer Andrew Butler, appearing as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court proceedings, has described Fiji’s constitutional amendment process as presenting...
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition backs PM to host successful Forum Leaders Summit
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition Matthew Wale has congratulated the government voicing the Opposition’s support behind the Prime Minister to successfully host the Pacific...
David Seymour backs NZ’s bid to host PIF Leaders Meeting, urges regional commitment
The deputy Prime Minister is backing New Zealand’s bid to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in 2027 and reaffirms the country’s...
Tuvalu convenes high-level donor roundtable to accelerate Climate adaptation amid rising sea threats
The Tuvalu Government convened a high-level donor roundtable meeting together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and UN Development Programme (UNDP), calling for urgent...
Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a ‘missed opportunity’
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says it is “a missed opportunity” not to include partners at next month's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders' summit.
However,...
Forum foreign Ministers United on regional priorities
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers met in Suva last week for the 2025 Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting (FFMM).
Chaired by Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, Minister...
NZ raises alarm as Tuvalu considers PIF boycott over Solomons’ exclusion of partners
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is concerned after Tuvalu’s warning that it may boycott next month’s Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting if dialogue...
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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...