The Pacific crossroads: Gaza vs the crisis at our door
By Ro Naulu Mataitini
An invitation from a distant warzone landed in Suva earlier this month. The United States, with Israel’s endorsement, has asked Fiji...
Strengthening people-led ocean services in American Samoa
As an island territory, American Samoa faces a set of challenges linked to its geographic isolation and exposure to changing ocean conditions. Government agencies,...
OFC Pro League | Welcome to Papua New Guinea
Following an action-packed start to the competition in Auckland, the OFC Pro League heads north to Melanesia as Papua New Guinea hosts Round 2.
Both...
President Whipps Attends Pacific Islands Forum Troika Meeting in Brisbane Ahead of PIF 2026
President Surangel Whipps Jr. departed Palau on Monday for Brisbane, Australia, where he will attend a high-level Pacific Islands Forum Troika meeting this week...
Second by-election confirmed as Sāmoa MP quits Parliament to join ruling FAST party
Independent MP Motuopuaa Seve Henny Papalii has resigned from Sāmoa’s Legislative Assembly, prompting a by-election in the Vaisigano II electorate as he prepares to...
Now is the time to export goods as exchange rate is in country’s favour: PNG PM
Prime Minister James Marape says that the current exchange rate favours exporters.
“At present, the Kina exchange rate is favourable for exporters,” he said.
“When you...
Fiji’s cocaine seizure shows the Pacific is learning to fight back
By Jose Sousa-Santos
The recent seizure of more than two tonnes of cocaine in Fiji, and the arrest of four South American nationals allegedly linked...
OFC Pro League: PNG steps onto professional football stage as round two kicks off in Moresby
Papua New Guinea (PNG) will take a major step onto the professional football map this week as Port Moresby hosts Round Two of the...
Nukuhetulu FC ready for history-making OFC Men’s Champions League debut
Tongan club Nukuhetulu FC will make their continental debut when they compete in OFC Men’s Champions League 2026 – Qualifying in Apia, Samoa this...
Pacific delegates warn against U.S fast-tracking seabed mining
Pacific delegates in the United States Congress are warning efforts to fast-track deep-seabed mining could sideline island communities and cause irreversible damage to fragile...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...