Eke and Sovaleni leave PM bids to Parliament as Tonga heads to polls
As Tongans head to the polls on Thursday, both Prime Minister Dr ʻAisake Eke and former leader Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni say they will leave...
First Tonga pre-election poll shows clear favourites, but many voters still undecided
Tonga’s first pre-election poll is offering the clearest picture yet of how voters on Tongatapu may lean ahead of Thursday’s general election.
The poll, conducted...
Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal
Chris Bowen is staring down rivals Turkey at global climate talks in Brazil, vowing to succeed with Australia's bid to bring a 2026 conference...
Solomon Islands to pilot a new model of reef-positive finance
As the world looks to COP30 in Belém to deliver ambitious breakthroughs for climate and nature, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Global...
“We’re not lying down,” Tuvalu as PSIDS Chair, highlights Pacific leadership in climate action, ambition
Pacific island countries might be amongst the hardest hit by climate change impacts but Pacific communities are not lying down.
Tuvalu, one of the smallest...
Palau, as Chair of AOSIS, urges ‘COP of truth’ to act with urgency, solidarity
World leaders and delegates attending the ongoing 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), dubbed by the...
Hour for climate action is upon us, Solomon Islands at COP30
While heavy downpour belted the roof of the Hangar Convention Centre, Belem, with the sound of thunder roaring through the auditorium, Polycarp Paea, Minister...
‘We’re not giving up. I appeal to this process not to give up on us’ – Marshall Islands
In the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), and in most Pacific countries, it is customary that when a child is born, the umbilical cord...
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The Solomon Islands Prime minister and Forum Chair has made a concerted pitch for new trade and investment opportunities, as Australia looks to strengthen...
PINA Statement on the Government of Samoa’s Ban of the Samoa Observer
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer, one of the country’s...
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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...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...