Wesley Simina sworn in as new FSM president
Former Speaker Wesley W. Simina on Thursday took his oath as the 10th president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), succeeding David Panuelo...
Fukushima water to be discussed at S. Korea-Pacific Islands Summit: PIF chief
Japan's plan to release contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant will be discussed at an inaugural South Korea-Pacific Islands summit later...
NZ PM Chris Hipkins to meet United States President Biden at U.S Pacific summit...
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed he will take part in a historic United States-Pacific Summit this month with U.S President Joe...
Talks with Biden, Modi set
Leaders of the Pacific island nations will meet United States President Joe Biden and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at different times in Port...
Tonga joins call for fossil fuel non – proliferation treaty
Today, the Kingdom of Tonga formally joined a group of nations calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The Prime Minister of Tonga, Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi...
New regional programme to increase gender equality in Pacific’s energy sector
By Elenoa Dimaira
A regional effort to increase Pacific’s women participation in the male dominated energy sector was launched Thursday by the Pacific Power Association...
U.S envoy hoping for progress in talks with Pacific islands ahead of Biden visit
The U.S presidential envoy leading negotiations to renew agreements with three Pacific island states said on Wednesday he will visit them next week hoping...
Fiji says brain drain is a challenge to renewable energy projects
By Elenoa Dimaira
Fiji and perhaps other Pacific Island nations are losing their experienced and skilled citizens to migration, which could have an impact on...
Forum SG on Pacific Youth Spotlighting Anti- Corruption in Climate Change and Gender Equality
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says there is no better time to hand the baton of spotlighting anti- corruption to ‘you, our youth’, who...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama, Qiliho trial set for July
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s trial will run from 17-28 July, 2023.
The matter was called this morning before...
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Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region’s commitment to using trade to drive economic development...
Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8 percent in...
Ocean of peace requires one standard for all
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s call for the Pacific to remain “an Ocean of Peace” deserves widespread support.
Few regions have suffered the...