U.S, PNG deepen security and economic ties in strategic dialogue
The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks...
Yap’s coral resilience project blends science with traditional knowledge
The Nature Conservancy has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the resilience of Yap's coral reefs amid growing pressures on the region’s marine ecosystems.
The...
FFA Members discuss next steps on Article 30 implementation
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members meeting in Wellington last week convened a dedicated session on Article 30 of the WCPFC Convention, as part of...
Manubada call – Pacific leaders shift from promises to pressure as region eyes energy independence
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
The era of endless planning is over.
Pacific ministers ended five days of negotiations, technical sessions and ministerial talks here, adopting...
PRETMM6 warnings sharpen as Pacific Forum invokes Biketawa over growing fuel crisis
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
Just hours after the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers endorsed the outcome of PRETMM6 and warned that the region remained...
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers conclude with strong Manubada call to action scaling connectivity for a Prosperous Blue Pacific
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers have concluded the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting (PRETMM6), issuing the Manubada Call to Action to...
Three candidates nominated for Solomon Islands PM’ s election
Three candidates have been nominated for Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s election scheduled for Friday, 15 May 2026.
The candidates are Peter Shanel Agovaka, MP for...
Forum Leaders invoke Biketawa Declaration
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration to support a coordinated regional response to the emerging energy crisis affecting the Pacific region.
Reaffirming...
‘We will be held accountable for our actions’: RFMF commander tells soldiers
Republic of Fiji Military Forces commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says the military must take responsibility for recent incidents that have placed the force...
UK backs Solomon Islands recovery after Cyclone Maila
The United Kingdom has announced major support for the Solomon Islands following the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with funding directed toward emergency...
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Japan, Micronesia reaffirm Pacific unity ahead of PALM 11
Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pacific regional unity and cooperation ahead of next year’s Pacific...
Expert: Micronesia ‘on the front line’ of Chinese activity in Pacific
Surrounded by hundreds of maritime assets, Micronesia is “on the front line” of China’s activity and growth in the Pacific, according to Benjamin Blandin,...
SODELPA opposition puts Fiji constitutional bill at risk as PM Rabuka warns Coalition could...
Fiji’s proposed constitutional amendments face mounting opposition, with coalition partner SODELPA refusing to support the Bill’s third reading, former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum calling for...