Nauru’s president aims fire at Fiji in support of USP Vice-Chancellor
Nauru’s president has released part of a previously confidential investigation into mismanagement at the University of the South Pacific in defence of the institution’s...
Sefanaia Nawadra appointed new SPREP Director General
Sefanaia Nawadra is the new Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).
Announced at the 30th SPREP Meeting of Officials...
Kiribati to open its borders in January 2022
Kiribati will start opening its borders in January 2022.
The announcement was made by Kiribati President Taneti Maamau when addressing the nation on Radio Kiribati.
“Your...
Next phase of NZ$12 million support for Fiji’s COVID-19 response announced
Further support for Fiji’s COVID-19 response has been announced by New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta today.
The package builds on previous tranches of assistance...
SPREP Members endorse key documents on conservation and the state of the Pacific environment
Three key documents were endorsed by SPREP Member countries and territories during the second day of the 30th Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment...
What will the Pacific islands region be prioritising at the COP26 climate talks?
By Dr Ian Fry
As wildfires take lives and ravage property around the Mediterranean and North America and floods destroy lives and property in other...
France declares Covid-19 emergency in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia after Covid-19 was detected in the community.
The state of emergency was decreed by the French...
Tuvalu communities face climate drought disaster
The small Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu, has been experiencing low rainfall conditions, with mounting concerns of extreme water shortages for people across the...
Fiji records 240 new cases of COVID-19, Baby among three deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 240 new cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths Wednesday, increasing the total number of cases in the island nation to...
Australia under pressure to allow commercial kava import
The Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have upped the pressure on Australia, urging it to follow through on its promise to allow commercial kava imports.
That...
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Forum regional architecture review heads to Leaders as strategic partnership decisions await
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the regional architecture review is still underway and will be presented to Forum Leaders for...
Samoa Minister threatens to revoke Samoa Observer business license
Samoa Minister of Revenue and Member of Parliament for Vaimauga No. 1, Pauga Talalelei Pauga, threatened to revoke the Samoa Observer's business licence during...
Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum...
By Oliver Brown, Independent political analyst
In 2026, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting (PIFLM) will kick off in Palau.
Under the theme “Building Economies:...