Technology must be affordable, reliable for small islands,’ Palau President urges at World Ocean Summit
Palau President Surange lWhipps Jr called for “sustained collaboration and equitable access to technology” as cornerstones of ocean governance, delivering the keynote at the...
Pacific Ministers for Women Meet UN Secretary General
On the margins of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), Pacific Islands Forum Ministers and Senior Officials held...
Further NZ improvements to Pacific visitor visa settings
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford have announced further changes to visitor visa settings for Pacific people, making it...
Trump-aligned think tank proposes ‘Pacific Charter’, greater U.S involvement in the region
An American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.
The Heritage Foundation, closely...
Pacific Finance Ministers to convene in Marshall Islands for key 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) will be held in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) from 22-24 June this year, and preparations...
Women’s rights are regressing worldwide, warns UN gender equality chief
As an increase in conflicts leads to a significant spike in gender-based violence, women across the world face a “justice gap” with discriminatory laws...
Review of constitution to be conducted lawfully, transparently: Fiji Justice Minister
The review of Fiji’s Constitution will be conducted lawfully, transparently and with meaningful public participation, Minister for Justice and acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga told...
Rapa Nui leaders push to reconnect with Polynesia as isolation grows post-pandemic
Rapa Nui sits at the eastern edge of the Polynesian world but its leaders say the island is becoming increasingly cut off from the...
How will the conflict in the Middle East affect economies in Asia and Pacific?
By Albert Park and Matteo Lanzafame
Geopolitical risk is again at the centre of the global economic outlook. While Asia and the Pacific has limited...
A New Home for Fiji Rugby
A historic milestone for Fiji Rugby.
With the lodging of our application for a 60-acre block of land on Saweni Beach Road, we take the...
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Diego Mesa Puyo selected as next Global Environment Facility CEO and Chairperson
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council has announced the selection of Diego Mesa Puyo as the family of funds' next CEO and Chairperson.
Mesa Puyo,...
PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To’o
The PNG Chiefs have secured one of rugby league’s most respected Pacific stars, with Samoan international Brian To’o joining the club as Chiefs Player...
Australia maintains $5.2b Aid Programme as Pacific takes priority
Australia will invest $5.2 billion (US$2.67 billion) in official development assistance in 2026-27, with more than three-quarters directed to the Pacific and Southeast Asia...