Convicted fraudsters stranded abroad after Marshall Islands revokes their passports
A pair of China-born scammers convicted of bribing officials via a fake United Nations agency have had their Marshall Islands passports revoked while outside...
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pacific-led leadership
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as...
WHO Regional Director Dr Piukala champions Climate-resilient healthcare during visit to Tuvalu
The Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala emphasiSed the unique healthcare needs of Pacific Island countries during his recent...
Push for stronger legal framework to protect high seas
Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, are leading global efforts to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national borders.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty...
New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach 2026 World Cup
New Zealand will return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years after overcoming early nerves to beat New Caledonia 3-0...
PNG cabinet slammed for ‘grand shopping list’ of ideas including luxury island, spy agency and F1 track
Papua New Guinea's national cabinet is facing a fierce backlash after resolving to expedite what has been called a “grand shopping list” of projects,...
Forum SG Waqa clarifies meeting guidelines
Pacific leaders have made it clear that people from non-governmental organisations will not be part of every meeting.
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa clarified this...
Fears Pacific climate change “not on the agenda” for U.S aid funding
Donald Trump's 90 day pause on all USAID funding threw the sector into chaos. As the administration assesses which programme are considered suitable use...
Climate fight here and now, and linked to living costs: Sikulu
The Australian federal election looms as a pivotal opportunity for advocates seeking to mobilise voters on climate change action.
Joseph Sikulu, Pacific director for 350.org,...
Vanuatu PM instructs review of Capital Investment Immigration Plan funds
Vanuatu Prime Minister has instructed the Citizenship Commission to identify where funds generated under the Capital Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) are held or have...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...