NZ Hosts 142nd Forum Fisheries Committee Annual Officials Meeting
The 142nd Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) opened in Aotearoa New Zealand, this morning, bringing together senior fisheries officials and...
When the ocean is sacred: Pacific theology and the governance of deep-sea mining
By Jaap Timmer, Emilka Skrzypek and Nicholas Bainton
Regulatory frameworks for deep-sea mining (DSM) treat the ocean as a space to be measured, governed and...
Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR
Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika's licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its...
U.S, PNG deepen security and economic ties in strategic dialogue
The United States and Papua New Guinea have pledged to deepen cooperation on security, law enforcement, digital connectivity and economic development following high-level talks...
Yap’s coral resilience project blends science with traditional knowledge
The Nature Conservancy has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the resilience of Yap's coral reefs amid growing pressures on the region’s marine ecosystems.
The...
FFA Members discuss next steps on Article 30 implementation
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members meeting in Wellington last week convened a dedicated session on Article 30 of the WCPFC Convention, as part of...
Manubada call – Pacific leaders shift from promises to pressure as region eyes energy independence
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
The era of endless planning is over.
Pacific ministers ended five days of negotiations, technical sessions and ministerial talks here, adopting...
PRETMM6 warnings sharpen as Pacific Forum invokes Biketawa over growing fuel crisis
By Sera Tikotikovatu - Sefeti
Just hours after the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers endorsed the outcome of PRETMM6 and warned that the region remained...
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers conclude with strong Manubada call to action scaling connectivity for a Prosperous Blue Pacific
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers have concluded the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting (PRETMM6), issuing the Manubada Call to Action to...
Three candidates nominated for Solomon Islands PM’ s election
Three candidates have been nominated for Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s election scheduled for Friday, 15 May 2026.
The candidates are Peter Shanel Agovaka, MP for...
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PNG Ombudsman refers Chief Justice to NEC for tribunal probe
The Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea has invoked its reserve powers to refer Chief Justice Sir Gibuma Gibbs Salika to the National Executive...
Agovaka camp says PM bid will continue GNUT “transformational vision”
Supporters of Solomon Islands MP Peter Shanel Agovaka say his nomination for Prime Minister is more than just another political move — they say...
World Bank warns Pacific growth slowing as fuel costs, debt and global shocks bite
Pacific economies are losing momentum as rising fuel costs, weaker tourism, inflation and repeated global shocks continue to strain governments, businesses and households, according...