Tonga to host Special Forum Economic Ministers meeting
Tonga- Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers and officials will meet this week on 25 and 26 March in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, for a Special Forum...
Convicted fraudsters stranded abroad after Marshall Islands revokes their passports
A pair of China-born scammers convicted of bribing officials via a fake United Nations agency have had their Marshall Islands passports revoked while outside...
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pacific-led leadership
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as...
WHO Regional Director Dr Piukala champions Climate-resilient healthcare during visit to Tuvalu
The Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala emphasiSed the unique healthcare needs of Pacific Island countries during his recent...
Push for stronger legal framework to protect high seas
Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, are leading global efforts to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national borders.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty...
New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach 2026 World Cup
New Zealand will return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years after overcoming early nerves to beat New Caledonia 3-0...
PNG cabinet slammed for ‘grand shopping list’ of ideas including luxury island, spy agency and F1 track
Papua New Guinea's national cabinet is facing a fierce backlash after resolving to expedite what has been called a “grand shopping list” of projects,...
Forum SG Waqa clarifies meeting guidelines
Pacific leaders have made it clear that people from non-governmental organisations will not be part of every meeting.
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa clarified this...
Fears Pacific climate change “not on the agenda” for U.S aid funding
Donald Trump's 90 day pause on all USAID funding threw the sector into chaos. As the administration assesses which programme are considered suitable use...
Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs: Sikulu
The Australian federal election looms as a pivotal opportunity for advocates seeking to mobilise voters on climate change action.
Joseph Sikulu, Pacific director for 350.org,...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...