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...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...
Australian Foreign Minister Wong says Ocean of Peace Alliance builds on Pacific Leaders’ vision for regional security
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australia-Fiji Ocean of Peace Alliance is built on Pacific leaders’ vision for a peaceful and secure region,...
All Pacific Islands Forum Members now linked to global undersea cable network
Every Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member is now connected to the global undersea telecommunications cable network for the first time, marking a major milestone...
Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Governor David Apatang said President Trump’s support for deep-sea mining has caused great unease across the tropical island chain...
Manatua Consortium mobilises repair effort after Submarine Cable fault disrupts internet services
The Manatua Consortium is coordinating a regional response after a technical fault on the Manatua submarine cable disrupted internet services in parts of the...
U.S Pacific Command considers moving billions in Planned Infrastructure out of Micronesia
By Cleo Paskal
Negotiation failures are leading U.S Pacific Command (PACOM) to look for alternative locations for the US$2 billion Department of Defence investment in...
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Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...