Come with commitments to COP26: Forum Chair Frank Bainimarama statement on IPCC report
The findings of the IPCC’s sixth report represent a clear condemnation of humanity’s reckless abuse of the planet and a dire warning about the...
Forum suspension had ‘geopolitical influences’: Fiji AG
Fiji’s suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum in 2006 demonstrated that geopolitical influences had an influence on the decisions made by the Forum, Attorney-General...
Marshall Islands expands Pacific-first Covid vaccines for fishermen
Covid vaccinations for commercial fishermen are being ramped up and expanded, following preparations involving multiple government agencies in the Marshall Islands over the past...
Vanuatu Opposition leader Regenvanu urges Australia not to grow Kava
Vanuatu leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu has urged Australia not to grow kava.
“I wish to say to Australia, our friend, don’t grow kava,” MP...
Fiji Opposition MP Nawaikula questions delay in ratifying PIF agreement
The Fijian Government should answer why it has taken Fiji 16 years to ratify the 2005 agreement on establishing the Pacific Islands Forum(PIF), says...
Fiji does not accept Professor Pal as USP VC; no grants for university: AG
Fiji does not accept Professor Pal Ahluwalia as the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP), says Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
And he says...
Forum SG Puna welcomes Fiji Parliament ratification of 2005 Agreement
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed Fiji’s Parliament approval to ratify the 2005 Agreement establishing the Pacific Islands Forum.
“I offer my warm congratulations...
Race is on to limit extreme weather impact on most vulnerable: Guterres
As the global aid community marked World Humanitarian Day on Thursday, UN chief António Guterres paid tribute to all those who help people in...
More Pacific travel bubbles unlikely to open this year after Covid-19 outbreak
New Zealand’s recent outbreak of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Auckland means it is not yet safe to open up travel to the...
Fiji records 781 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 781 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths Thursday, increasing the total number of cases to 42,541 and 419 deaths...
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GCF promises faster climate finance, more direct Pacific access
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific countries should expect faster Green Climate Fund approvals, more national and regional institutions accessing funding directly and a...
Forum Leaders put Political Leadership and regionalism at centre of reform
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have reaffirmed the need for stronger political leadership, greater regional coordination and Pacific-led partnerships as...
Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...