UK Government supports Pacific island progress on extended continental shelf submissions
The UK Government has signed an agreement with the Pacific Community (SPC) for £263,000 (US$359,000) that will help Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, and Tonga...
“A nuclear-free Blue Pacific must remain our legacy”- Forum Chair Frank Bainimarama keynote to Pacific event ahead of International Day against Nuclear Tests
This Sunday, our Forum family joins the global community to commemorate the International Day against Nuclear Tests. A day devoted to honouring all victims...
Pacific Webinar discusses key findings of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report
The Pacific Climate Change Centre in collaboration with the Australian National University hosted a Pacific webinar to provide the most up to date synthesis...
World tuna capital
Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is eying a move into the private sector to enable it to realise its potential of earning...
Vanuatu to trial in-country quarantine for seasonal workers
Vanuatu could be the first country in the region to trial pre-quarantining of seasonal workers in country, as Australia looks to meet its commitment...
Dr Tudravu: COVID will become an epidemic disease in Fiji
COVID-19 will remain in Fiji just like common flu, says Ministry of Health and Medical Services chief medical advisor Dr Jemesa Tudravu.
He highlighted this...
Bring COP to the Pacific: climate activist
Climate activist Gladys Habu has challenged world leaders to bring the next climate change COP (Conference of the Parties) to the Pacific region, in...
Fiji records 423 new COVID-19 cases, nine new deaths reported
New COVID-19 cases from Labasa and additional cases on Malolo Island reported Thursday as infections are now recorded in Fiji’s major divisions.
Fiji has recorded...
Ten Pacific states have not had any Covid-19 cases says WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says ten Pacific states have not had any cases of Covid-19 to date.
They are American Samoa, Niue, the Cook...
Samoa Church leaders at centre of largest Covid-19 sub-cluster in NZ speak out about racist remarks
Leaders from the south Auckland church at the centre of the largest sub-cluster in the Auckland Covid-19 outbreak have spoken out about the strain...
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Solomon Islands honoured to chair PIF
Solomon Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led...
No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office...
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...