Forum family stands in solidarity with Vanuatu: Chair Cook Islands PM
The latest cyclones which have ravaged Vanuatu, as well as an earthquake, in the four days from 01 – 04 March, should drive home...
Pacific Islands Forum to observe Federated States of Micronesia General Election
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will observe the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) General Election Tuesday, 07 March 2023.
The Forum Team is lead by...
Appointment of Baron Waqa to PIF leadership subject to ‘more review and considerations’, says...
The president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has defended Micronesian leaders' controversial choice for head of the Pacific Islands Forum, but said...
Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – Stories of survival emerge
People in Vanuatu remain optimistic about their future after two destructive cyclones in two days left parts of the Pacific nation in ruins.
Authorities are...
High seas treaty: historic deal to protect international waters finally reached at UN
It has been almost two decades in the making but on Saturday night in New York, after days of gruelling round-the-clock talks, UN member...
PNG Fisheries Minister Wong opposes discharge of nukewater into the Pacific Ocean
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources, Jelta Wong, has called on Japan to cancel plans to dump more than one million...
Fiji on high alert over Japan’s plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated wastewater
Fiji's Acting Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica said on Friday that Fiji has been on very high alert after Japan planned to discharge the Fukushima...
NZ sending cyclone relief to Vanuatu
New Zealand is sending humanitarian supplies to Vanuatu after the nation was hit by two cyclones within days of each other.
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia...
HMAS Canberra deployed to Vanuatu
The Australian Government has deployed HMAS Canberra following a request from the Government of Vanuatu.
The 230-metre long Landing Helicopter Dock has completed loading equipment,...
Nauru inducted as Micronesia Islands Forum’s newest member
Nauru has been inducted to the Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) during the February meeting of the region’s leaders.
On 16 February, 2023, the Republic of...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
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