FFA commends Solomon Islands for strengthening fisheries management with new Noro office
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has commended the Solomon Islands Government for its continued investment in fisheries development following the opening of...
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25 percent of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100 percent renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
By Wesley Morgan, Scott...
Belgium and Samoa set up final day showdown with wins in Dubai: RWC 2027 final qualification tournament
Samoa and Belgium will meet in a head-to-head showdown next Tuesday 18 November for the final place at Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia,...
Sowakula to start for Flying Fijians, potential debut for Hoyt
Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has made two key changes to his squad for this weekend’s Autumn Nations Series promoting loose forward Pita...
Pacific stands firm despite major emitter’s absence at COP30
Despite the absence of one of the world’s biggest emitters the United States at the global climate talks in Brazil, Pacific representatives say the...
Political tensions emerge as Australia-Pacific bid for COP31 faces Türkiye standoff
A negotiator for the Pacific says Australia and the Pacific’s bid to host the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) is facing diplomatic challenges...
Kiribati committed to resilient development pathway for its outer islands
While its islands may be small and low-lying, Kiribati is a mighty ocean state. And at COP30, Kiribati spotlighted its strength and resilience through...
Fractured relationship between NZ-Cook Islands dealt another blow
The fractured political relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has been dealt another major blow.
Confidential documents leaked to 1News reveal the Cook...
Pacific leaders see International Court’s opinion as legal compass at COP30
This week's gathering of world leaders in Belém, Brazil, is “a very crucial climate conference,” according to Vishal Prasad, the director of Pacific Islands...
UNDP calls for Peace-Positive Climate Action as global risks deepen
UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Bureau Director Marcos Neto have urged countries to align climate finance with peacebuilding efforts, warning that the world is...
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Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has challenged Pacific leaders and regional institutions to assess whether decades of regional declarations...
Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific Peace and Security dialogue
Pacific leaders and regional stakeholders have emphasised the importance of collective action, cooperation, and Pacific-led solutions in addressing the growing security challenges facing the...
Tuvalu marks 80 Years since Kioa purchase, PM Teo honours Vaitupu vision
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has paid tribute to the foresight of Vaitupu leaders who purchased Kioa Island in Fiji 80 years ago, describing...