PINA Statement on the Government of Samoa’s Ban of the Samoa Observer
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer, one of the country’s...
Fiji Media Association stands with Samoa Observer on Press Freedom
The Fiji Media Association (FMA) stands in strong support with the Samoa Observer newspaper, following the newspaper’s editorial titled “The PM’s wish and our...
Samoa tie with Belgium in thrilling decider to clinch RWC 2027 spot
On an incredible night at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, Samoa dug deep to tie 13-13 with Belgium and book their 10th straight Rugby...
IRL World rankings updated ahead of RLWC26 draw release
Toa Samoa has leapfrogged Tonga into fourth place in the IRL World Rankings after reaching the final of the Pacific Cup, while Fetu Samoa...
Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal
Türkiye is continuing its bid to host next year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) as tensions persist with Australia over which country will be...
Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act
Battered by last month’s ferocious climate-fueled hurricane, Jamaica joined other small island nations and impoverished countries at Monday’s United Nations climate talks to implore...
Albanese puts deals with Vanuatu and Fiji next on the agenda
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is moving to lock in a security pact with Fiji, as well as resuscitate a security deal with Vanuatu...
France to support Solomon Islands in ocean security
The French Government will assist Solomon Islands in combating drug trafficking, illegal fishing and demining operations in the country’s waters.
French Ambassador to the...
No time for tactical delays as COP30 enters final stretch: UN climate Chief Stiell warns leaders
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has told world leaders at COP30 that negotiations must accelerate immediately, warning that slow progress in the...
‘When finance flows, ambition grows’: COP30’s call for action
In Belém, Brazil, as the world turns its eyes to the Amazon where COP30 has been underway for the past week, one question looms...
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Pacific Island parties and U.S reaffirmed their long-standing partnership at 2026 Treaty consultation in...
The Pacific Island Parties (PIPs) and the United States met Tuesday for the 2026 Consultation under the 1987 Treaty on Fisheries, reaffirming their commitment...
Parties to the Nauru Agreement Ministers Meet for the 21st PNA Ministerial Meeting
The 21st Annual Ministerial meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement was held in Majuro, Marshall Islands from 10 to 12 June 2026.
The...
Moana Pasifika licence decision
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has today confirmed that it will not be approving the transfer of Moana Pasifika’s licence to participate in Super Rugby...