Climate crisis costs Solomon Islands US$79m annually, says Ministry of Environment
The Solomon Islands is losing an estimated US$79 million every year to climate-related loss and damage, equivalent to nearly nine percent of its annual...
Timor-Leste president in PNG for bilateral talks
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has arrived in Papua New Guinea for a three-day visit.
Ramos-Horta will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister James Marape and...
PNG Chief Justice will not face Leadership Tribunal, Sir Gibbs cleared
Papua New Guinea Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika has been cleared of any wrongdoing as evidence provided by the Ombudsman Commission to refer him...
U.S, PNG deepen security and economic ties in strategic dialogue
The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks...
Yap’s coral resilience project blends science with traditional knowledge
The Nature Conservancy has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the resilience of Yap's coral reefs amid growing pressures on the region’s marine ecosystems.
The...
FFA Members discuss next steps on Article 30 implementation
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members meeting in Wellington last week convened a dedicated session on Article 30 of the WCPFC Convention, as part of...
Manubada call – Pacific leaders shift from promises to pressure as region eyes energy...
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
The era of endless planning is over.
Pacific ministers ended five days of negotiations, technical sessions and ministerial talks here, adopting...
PRETMM6 warnings sharpen as Pacific Forum invokes Biketawa over growing fuel crisis
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
Just hours after the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers endorsed the outcome of PRETMM6 and warned that the region remained...
Three candidates nominated for Solomon Islands PM’ s election
Three candidates have been nominated for Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s election scheduled for Friday, 15 May 2026.
The candidates are Peter Shanel Agovaka, MP for...
Forum Leaders invoke Biketawa Declaration
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration to support a coordinated regional response to the emerging energy crisis affecting the Pacific region.
Reaffirming...
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Vanuatu seeks to host Pacific Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre
Vanuatu has formally put forward its interest in hosting a Multi-Hazard Early Warning Centre for the Pacific region, drawing on its growing capacity in...
Pacific countries unite at COFI37 to advance Pacific-led fisheries solutions
Pacific Island countries and territories have reinforced their collective leadership in sustainable fisheries management at the 37th Session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation...
‘1.5°C is not just a number for the Marshall Islands’
Keeping global warming within the 1.5°C limit is a matter of survival for low-lying Pacific island nations such as the Marshall Islands, where climate...