Vanuatu PM to meet President over controversial pardon
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat will meet President Nikenike Vurobaravu this week to raise concerns over the recent pardon of a convicted rapist.
The pardon...
Divisions on China missile test threaten to destabilise Pacific Islands Forum
Deep divisions are threatening to destabilise the Pacific Islands Forum after foreign ministers walked away unable to come to any agreement on action against...
Fiji backs united Pacific stance on missile testing
Fiji has backed New Zealand’s push for a united Pacific response opposing missile testing in the region’s waters, despite divisions among Pacific Islands Forum...
‘Take note’: Australia’s stern warning to China
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned Beijing to heed the rebukes of Pacific leaders about a controversial ballistic missile test performed last month.
China...
Taiwan to attend Pacific leaders meet: Pacific official
Taiwan will attend an annual gathering of Pacific Island leaders in Palau in August, the regional bloc said, overcoming protests from China that saw...
FFA and SPC Present Fisheries Ministerial Outcomes to Forum Officials
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) have jointly presented the outcomes of the 2026 Fisheries Ministers Meetings to...
Palau’s Renewable Energy
Palau has set ambitious renewable energy goals, aiming for 100 percent of energy to come from renewable sources by 2050. The nation has already...
PNG boxer Yama defends IBF crown in Auckland
Papua New Guinea boxing star Sheilla Yama has successfully defended her International Boxing Federation Super Lightweight title after securing a unanimous decision victory...
Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statement as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
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Pacific youth will have a direct role in Fiji’s preparations for COP31, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya calling on...
Pacific Youth climate statement ready for COP31
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House bill calls for radiation exposure study in Northern Marianas
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