Solomon Islands Government dismisses opposition criticism of 2023 Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands Government has rebuffed the call made by opposition leader Matthew Wale’s to re-direct resources dedicated to preparing for the 2023 Pacific...
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...
Zed Seselja pledges Australian government focus on Pacific security
As far away tensions on the edge of Europe between the world's great powers draws focus from the destabilising of Indo-Pacific regional security, the...
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...
Chance of climate recovery vanishing
Billions of people are suffering from the effects of climate change — and the window to deal with the problem is closing, a landmark...
Blue Pacific joins United Nations call for universal vaccination
Pacific leaders have added their voices to a global call for universal vaccination, as world leaders gathered at the United Nations today to call...
FSM severs diplomatic relations with Russia
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has conveyed to the Russian Federation that diplomatic relations between the two countries have been severed.
The FSM will...
Cook Islands, Australia strongly condemns Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Cook Islands join with others in condemning Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine.
“We call on Russia to end the hostilities and violations of...
Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies – USP academic
The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a significant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.
Last Thursday, Russia commenced a massive...
‘We just keep going’: The Tongan resort destroyed by nature’s fury – for the third time
When the Ha’atafu beach resort was levelled by the tsunami that hit Tonga last month, it was the third time that the family-run business...
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‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps
Palau President and Forum Chair, Surangel Whipps Jr has warned that the Pacific must not be treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, calling...
Pacific Climate envoys take Pacific priorities to UNGA and New York Climate Week
Pacific Climate Envoys are taking the region’s climate priorities to world leaders and partners during the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week and New...
Pacific Editors and News leaders Forum adopts Savusavu Loss and Damage Media Declaration
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Pacific Editors Forum on Loss and Damage has ended on a high with the adoption...