Need for greater unity amongst island countries: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says at a time when Fiji is moving forward and big power rivalries are affecting the region, the need...
Forum Election Observers complete first Mission to Federated States of Micronesia
A Pacific Islands Forum Election Observer Team has completed it’s first every deployment to the Federated States of Micronesia General Election.
The Forum Observer Mission...
Forum Secretary General Puna takes 2050 message to leaders in Niue
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna is wrapping up a week of stakeholder sessions in Niue with a visit to the national college,...
Pacific Islands Forum Chair Brown welcomes new UN resolution on climate change
The Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, has 'warmly welcomed' the adoption by the UN General Assembly of a new...
Vanuatu commended for spearheading UN resolution on climate justice
The Pacific Islands Forum has expressed the gratitude of member states to the Government of Vanuatu for its commendable and wide-ranging efforts that’s resulted...
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister talks to the Vanuatu Government on Pacific issues
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta will travel to Vanuatu today, announcing that New Zealand will provide further relief and recovery assistance there,...
AUKUS is ‘going against’ Pacific nuclear free treaty – Forum chair
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair, Mark Brown has joined a growing list of Pacific leaders to object to the US$250 billion nuclear...
Big picture vision conversations missing in the Pacific
Big picture conversations about the future of the Pacific islands should be happening, but they are not, said one of the region’s foremost commentators...
U.S Navy and Coast Guard begin Oceania maritime security initiative patrol
The U.S Navy and U.S Coast Guard have begun their joint patrol in the Western Pacific under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative to reduce...
Pacific leader calls for European Union-style free movement across the region
Australia and New Zealand should make good on their rhetoric of being part of a “Pacific family” by creating a European Union-style common market...
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WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...
“Albacore is our lifeline” as South Pacific Group pushes hard at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific countries most dependent on South Pacific albacore have delivered a clear message at WCPFC22 in Manila — this...
WCPFC faces tough calls on Bigeye Tuna as SPC warns key decisions needed now
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) is heading into a final phase on bigeye tuna, with scientists warning...