Uncertainty over whether Tonga’s PM can survive vote of no confidence
In Tonga, anticipation is building ahead of a no confidence vote against the Prime Minister, scheduled for next week.
It will be the second time,...
Samoan elders gain New Zealand citizenship after historic law passes
Thousands of Sāmoans are now eligible for New Zealand citizenship after the Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill was unanimously backed by all political...
Pacific leaders meet in Rarotonga to discuss higher education
The 98th Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Council commenced Monday, attracting Ministers and education leaders from across the Pacific to...
Xi meets Samoan PM, says China prioritises empowering Pacific Island countries to tackle climate change
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa in Beijing on Tuesday, saying China is willing to make empowering Pacific...
Troubled New Caledonia at ‘turning point’: NZ Foreign Minister Peters
New Zealand has urged France to forge a new constitutional relationship with its troubled external territory New Caledonia, marred by civil unrest.
A bungled proposal...
Pacific Islands push for emissions and releases to be in new Plastics Treaty
Negotiating a plastics treaty is an immense task, even more so when you have a myriad of challenges to be addressed in a treaty...
U.S expands defence ties with Fiji amid rising tensions in the Pacific
The recent U.S defence agreement with Fiji may not be groundbreaking—Washington has signed similar deals with allies around the world—but it carries strategic weight.
According...
Media and fisheries communicators prepare for 21st Annual regular session of WCPFC in Fiji
Media and communications personnel from FFA Members are gathered in Suva for a three-day long training workshop ahead of the Western and Central Pacific...
Fiji to host 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Fiji
Fiji's Cabinet endorsed that Fiji host the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in 2025.
The Pacific Tuna Forum is a major biennial conference for the Pacific...
Beyond COP29 – From Despair to Determination
By Dr Satyendra Prasad, Senior Fellow – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Climate Lead for Abt Global
The just concluded COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan...
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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...