Media restriction is in CHOGM Bluebook: Samoa Government
The Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Agafili Shem Leo says media restriction in October is based on...
PNG PM Marape reaffirms commitment to serve the people
After retaining the country's top post on the floor of parliament Thursday, Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James has assured the country that the...
Pacific Islands Forum targeted in ‘Cyber incident’: NZ Foreign Ministry
The Pacific Islands Forum has been targeted in a “malicious” hack, a spokesman for New Zealand's foreign minister said Thursday, revealing an attack that...
Tough new rules for prospective MPs in Nauru
Nauru's aspiring electoral candidates have just two weeks left to apply to contest next year's national elections.
The Nauru parliament introduced "significant changes to the...
PNG PM Marape survives Vote of No confidence motion
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has survived the Vote of No confidence against his leadership 75 to 32.
Government numbers supported maintaining PM...
Australia sends expert teams to Fiji as Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum
The Australian government sent expert teams to Fiji this year to help the Pacific's top regional body after its networks were infiltrated by Chinese...
Journalists Association of Samoa President criticises strict CHOGM media guidelines
The President of the Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS), Lagi Keresoma, has expressed disappointment over the stringent media guidelines announced by the Commonwealth Heads...
Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective
Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation to tackle critical challenges...
Tuvaluans prepare for life in Australia as rising tides swallow their country
Kuata Taumaheke has her hopes set on a new beginning in Australia.
She's lived her entire life in the atoll nation of Tuvalu, and grew...
Enabling Niue to access climate finance
Accessing climate finance to help build a resilient Niue is at the core of ongoing work by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...
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GCF promises faster climate finance, more direct Pacific access
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific countries should expect faster Green Climate Fund approvals, more national and regional institutions accessing funding directly and a...
Forum Leaders put Political Leadership and regionalism at centre of reform
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have reaffirmed the need for stronger political leadership, greater regional coordination and Pacific-led partnerships as...
Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...