Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to U.S pressure
Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the...
Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus
Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on adopting new global rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships ended Friday without agreement, as...
Dr Paula Vivili appointed as Director-General of the Pacific Community
Chair of SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister responsible for His Majesty’s Armed Forces of...
PM Rabuka reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to health and well-being in the Pacific
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka last night reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to advancing health and well-being across the Pacific.
The Prime Minister conveyed these remarks while...
Solomon Islands Pledge and Marshall Islands ratifies PRF Treaty
Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display this week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)...
Charges laid against Fiji deputy PM Kamikamica
Charges have been laid against Fiji deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica.
According to the Magistrates Court cause list, Kamikamica has been charged by FICAC.
He is...
Bula try blitz sets new Test record for Fiji in big win
Fullback Jahream Bula has scored four tries to set a new Test record for Fiji in a 44-24 win over Cook Islands.
No Bati player...
New Nauru Government sworn in as President David Adeang announces Cabinet
The newly re-elected President of Nauru, David Adeang has officially announced his Cabinet on Thursday, unveiling a team tasked with steering the Pacific Island...
“For the Pacific, By the Pacific”: Forum SG unveil landmark Pacific Resilience Facility at IMF
The establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) represents a defining moment for the Blue Pacific region, as Forum Leaders and international partners gathered...
Pacific push for stronger, fairer, and Sustainable Tuna Industry at PTF 2025
This week, Pacific Ministers, fisheries experts, and regional partners gathered in Nadi for the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF 2025), united by a common...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...