Geopolitical tensions challenge Pacific regionalism
By Niuone Eliuta
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), a vital platform for regional cooperation, has long been a space where Pacific nations address shared challenges...
Fiji unites Pacific leaders for climate victory
Fiji is stepping up regional climate talks after the United Nations’ top court agreed to rule on countries’ legal duties to fight climate change.
Prime...
ICJ opinion a ‘win’ for Pacific, says Forum SG Waqa
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa says he anticipates increased climate-driven action across the Pacific following the recent advisory opinion issued by the...
‘We were heard’: the Pacific students who took their climate fight to the ICJ – and won
“I’m so nervous about today … it’s going to be OK. Let’s pray.”
Those were the quiet but powerful words of Cynthia Houniuhi last Wednesday...
Caribbean leaders hail ICJ climate ruling as ‘historic’ win for small island states
Leaders in the Caribbean have hailed the outcome of the international court of justice (ICJ) climate change case as a “historic legal victory” for...
Warming oceans drive tuna from Pacific islands
Kauaka Petaia guided his motorboat out of Tuvalu’s main lagoon at dawn and into the vast Pacific Ocean, where he and his nephew scanned...
24th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Niue
The 24th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 6th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded last week in Niue, with a Ministerial...
Fiji Rugby Union AGM charts new path with growth, reform and renewal
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) convened its 2025 Annual General Meeting last Saturday, where member unions, trustees, and the executive team gathered to reflect...
Solomon Islands coach says women’s team can ‘go for the World Cup’ after stunning OFC victory
Solomon Islands national women's football team head coach Moses Toata says they have proven that winning at the highest level of the sport is...
Solomon Island MP Kenilorea slams reported visa denial for Taiwan officials ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands Opposition MP Peter Kenilorea Jr has raised alarm over reports that Taiwan officials are being denied visas to attend the Pacific Islands...
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Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has challenged Pacific leaders and regional institutions to assess whether decades of regional declarations...
Pacific leaders call for stronger regional cooperation at Pacific Peace and Security dialogue
Pacific leaders and regional stakeholders have emphasised the importance of collective action, cooperation, and Pacific-led solutions in addressing the growing security challenges facing the...
Tuvalu marks 80 Years since Kioa purchase, PM Teo honours Vaitupu vision
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo has paid tribute to the foresight of Vaitupu leaders who purchased Kioa Island in Fiji 80 years ago, describing...