When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a different path at UNEA-7
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...
Tonga gazettes Ocean Management Act, Sets up integrated Ocean Governance
The Kingdom of Tonga has announced the Royal Assent of the Ocean Management Act 2025, now gazetted as Act 41 of 2025, establishing a...
Solomon Islands honoured to chair PIF
Solomon Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led...
No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office for full term
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...
France delays New Caledonia referendum
By Nic Maclellan
Bowing to reality, the French government has abandoned plans to hold a referendum on March 15 to consider a new political statute...
The new Men’s Rugby World Cup draw format explained
The Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw took place in Sydney, on 3 December, to determine the line-ups of the six pools of four.
In addition...
Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion against PM Napat Friday
Vanuatu leader of the Opposition and President of the Union of Moderate Parties (UMP), Ishmael Kalsakau, welcomed Wednesday's decision of the Court of Appeal...
Australian diplomacy must be principled, agile and proactive: DFAT Secretary Adams
Australia’s top diplomat says Australian diplomacy is being reshaped to meet a more dangerous and complex world, with a sharper focus on the Indo-Pacific,...
Global health is out of balance: WHO’s Dr Piukala
WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala has warned that global health systems are fundamentally out of balance, despite major...
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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 statemen 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...