Ioan Cunningham is the new Fijiana XV head coach
Fiji Rugby has brought in former Wales Women’s coach Ioan Cunningham to coach the Vodafone Fijiana XV for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.
His...
Forum SG Waqa calls for unified action on sustainable fisheries at Honiara Summit
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has highlighted the critical need for sustainable fisheries management to safeguard the Pacific's future.
Addressing the Honiara Summit on Pacific...
Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise
The Pacific Island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from rising seas, the country’s president, David Adeang, announced on Tuesday,...
Vanuatu Climate Minister frets over U.S climate reversal
Vanuatu's climate minister said Wednesday his low-lying Pacific nation is vexed by the potential impact of President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris climate...
NZ’s foreign minister raises concerns over China’s Tasman Sea drills, Cook Islands deals on Beijing visit
New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on...
Pacific ACP Trade officials set sights on growth, inclusion and implementation at key meeting
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting kicked off Wednesday with a call for action as Tonga’s Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu’ihalamaka,emphasised the need...
Cook Islands PM Brown beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands’ prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming “misinformation” from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country.
The...
Pacific Ministers urged to prioritise children’s future in facing global challenges: Forum Acting SG Solofa
Acting Forum Secretary-General, Desna Solofa Wednesday addressed the Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit with a powerful message on the importance of prioritising the needs of...
Solomon Islands reaffirm strong historical and cultural ties with PNG, Kina 5 million to support Forum Leaders Meeting
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele concluded a successful bilateral meeting with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Prime Minister James Marape MP on the...
Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats
Australia is seeking to shore up its national security through soft power diplomacy as the United States threatens a Pacific retreat, leaving a vacuum...
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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...