Pacific Women leaders push for stronger voice on energy, violence and inclusion
Pacific women leaders have gathered for the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM), with ministers and senior representatives focusing on strengthening women's...
Pacific broadcasters commit to stronger regional media partnership
Media leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region signed a communique in Port Moresby Wednesday, marking the official close of the 16th Pacific Media Partnership...
When the Quad Comes Calling: Multilateral Architecture and Fiji’s Embedded Alignment
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PM Wale pledges Australia reset as Solomon Islands reviews China pact
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Reject Bougainville result: Namah
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President Toroama warns PNG Parliament debate will test Bougainville’s independence mandate
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Fiji PM not ruling out civil servants paycuts
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Trade growth must benefit all Pacific People, says Forum DSG Solofa
Trade in the Pacific must deliver benefits beyond economic growth and ensure opportunities reach women, vulnerable groups and communities that have traditionally been left...
Moana Pasifika collapse laid bare as liquidators reveal $8.2 million debt
The extent of Moana Pasifika's financial difficulties has been revealed in the first report from the club's liquidators which shows the franchise entered liquidation...
Fiji Drua women name 10 debutants for season opener
Fiji Drua Women have named an exciting matchday squad featuring ten debutants for their opening round clash of the 2026 Super Rugby Women’s season...
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Do not let geopolitical disputes hijack the Blue Pacific: The 2026 Pacific Islands Forum...
By Oliver Brown, Independent political analyst
In 2026, the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leader Meeting (PIFLM) will kick off in Palau.
Under the theme “Building Economies:...
Negotiators fail to find agreement in numerous areas at Bonn climate talks
An environmental organisation in Germany says there is a great deal of work to be done before COP31.
The mid-year UN climate negotiations - in...