Pacific Islands Forum joins widespread calls at UN for peace and dialogue in Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum member states with presence at the United Nations in New York, has registered their deep alarm at the unfolding crisis...
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General condemns Russian aggression on Ukraine
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has condemned Russia's military aggression against Ukraine.
“As Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum nations, I...
Commonwealth stands firmly against acts of aggression on Ukraine: SG Scotland
Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland has called for cessation of acts of Russian aggression on Ukraine.
In a statement, Scotland said a peaceful resolution is...
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna-statement on Ukraine
As Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum nations, I condemn the disturbing display of the Russian Federation’s military aggression against the innocent people...
Bougainville leader details what he wants in constitution
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says the autonomous Papua New Guinea region needs a strong constitution guaranteeing the civil rights of the people.
The...
Cook Islands welcome Micronesia’s pause on exiting the Pacific Islands Forum
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown welcomes the decision by the Micronesian Leaders to “pause” their withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum to enable...
Fiji’s new MP’s sworn in
FijiFirst candidate Howard Politini and Social Democratic Liberal Party candidate, Ratu Jone Rabici Seniloli have this morning been sworn into Parliament.
Politini will occupy the...
CNMI Governor is not resigning, looks forward to a fair Senate trial
“I am not resigning,” CNMI Governor Ralph Torres said on Tuesday.
“The issue between former Governor Fitial and myself is totally different,” he added...
Tonga PM-designate urges parents to get kids second vaccine as new Cabinet list release...
Tongan Prime Minister-designate Siaosi Sovaleni has urged Tongan parents to embrace the COVID-19 vaccination for young children, as the latest official data shows a...
France criticised for haste with New Caledonian referendum
A New Caledonian government minister Vaimua Muliava has written to the French president, saying the French government has made a mess out of New...
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UNODC-PINA launch regional initiative to strengthen anti-corruption journalism in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today signed an agreement to implement the Journalism for...
PNG Parliament must now deal with Bougainville referendum result with respect, responsibility and unity:...
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has called on the National Parliament to deal with the 2019 Bougainville Referendum result with maturity,...
Pacific leaders say decolonisation remains unfinished decades after nuclear testing
Decades after nuclear testing ended across the Pacific, regional leaders and advocates say many of the issues that fueled anti-nuclear and independence movements remain...