One in Four Tongan Children Living in Multidimensional poverty, new report finds
A quarter of Tonga’s children are living in multidimensional poverty, with the youngest children and those in rural communities facing the greatest hardships, according...
PM Laauli says youth being ‘used’ by drug cartels after Samoans charged in Vietnam...
Samoa's Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt claims the country's youth are being “used” by international drug rings who are luring them with hefty pay...
PNG leader says no foreign bases as Australia’s defence presence grows
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape told AFP the South Pacific Island nation won't allow foreign military bases, even as Australia steps up...
Albanese launches bid for ambitious Solomon Islands treaty to counter China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will seek to capitalise on the election of a new Australia-friendly Solomon Islands leader by launching talks on a...
Flying Fijians name 32-man squad for Nations Championship
Fiji Rugby has named a 32-member FIJI Water Flying Fijians squad for the upcoming Nations Championship, with Acting Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula backing a...
Palau to co-chair first Global Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr will co-chair the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo this week, bringing together leaders from around 30 island...
Curriculum review sparks sovereignty debate in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned the heavy reliance on foreign consultants in shaping the country's education system,...
Pacific steps up COP31 preparations as leaders set Climate priorities
Senior Pacific officials stepped up preparations for COP31 last week, meeting to strengthen regional coordination and sharpen Pacific priorities ahead of key climate talks...
Pacific officials assess Middle East Energy crisis ahead of Economic Ministers Meeting
Senior Pacific officials have assessed the growing energy crisis in the Middle East and its potential impact on Forum Island Countries as preparations intensify...
Global temperatures set to stay near record levels: UN weather agency
A report produced by the UK Met Office and released last Thursday by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) said there is an 86 per...
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Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister urges urgent ocean stewardship on World Oceans Day amid climate...
As the world marked World Oceans Day, Pacific leaders have renewed calls for stronger global and regional action to protect marine ecosystems, warning that...
Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence
Pacific nations have been urged to strengthen collective ownership of ocean governance and confront growing pressures on regional independence, with the former Pacific Islands...
Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from key regional fisheries scheme
Tokelau is facing a major financial crisis after its membership in a crucial regional fisheries body was abruptly terminated.
The three‑atoll Aotearoa New Zealand territory,...