Migrant workers in Cook Islands call for better medical evacuation system, mandatory insurance
The recent sudden passing of a migrant worker in the Cook Islands has sparked discussions, especially among expatriate communities, who are now calling for...
Vuda must not become the Pacific’s ashtray: Fiji UN envoy Tarakinikini warns
Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Filipo Tarakinikini has issued a strong warning against a proposed $1.4 billion (US$700 million) waste-to-energy incinerator at...
Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels
Carbon capture and storage, geoengineering and other technologies that justify ongoing fossil fuel production have been denounced by Pacific nations in a landmark declaration.
Following...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Fiji to discuss emerging regional challenges and opportunities
Forum Troika Leaders met in-person in Nadi, Fiji on 16 April 2026 to consider key regional priorities amid an increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving...
IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...
Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help
A Pacific leader has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the region stares down the climate crisis, while signalling his country will “definitely” seek...
Tonga Finance Minister resigns following bribery conviction
The Minister of Finance, Lata í Faingataá Tangimana, has resigned from Cabinet following a court ruling that found him guilty of indirect bribery during...
Tonga declares dengue outbreak as cases spread across the Kingdom
Tonga’s Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak, warning of community transmission across three island groups as cases continue to rise.
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Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has challenged Pacific leaders and regional institutions to assess whether decades of regional declarations...
Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific Peace and Security dialogue
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Tuvalu marks 80 Years since Kioa purchase, PM Teo honours Vaitupu vision
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has paid tribute to the foresight of Vaitupu leaders who purchased Kioa Island in Fiji 80 years ago, describing...