Hour for climate action is upon us, Solomon Islands at COP30
While heavy downpour belted the roof of the Hangar Convention Centre, Belem, with the sound of thunder roaring through the auditorium, Polycarp Paea, Minister...
‘We’re not giving up. I appeal to this process not to give up on us’ – Marshall Islands
In the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), and in most Pacific countries, it is customary that when a child is born, the umbilical cord...
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The Solomon Islands Prime minister and Forum Chair has made a concerted pitch for new trade and investment opportunities, as Australia looks to strengthen...
PINA Statement on the Government of Samoa’s Ban of the Samoa Observer
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) expresses deep concern over the Government of Samoa’s decision to ban the Samoa Observer, one of the country’s...
Fiji Media Association stands with Samoa Observer on Press Freedom
The Fiji Media Association (FMA) stands in strong support with the Samoa Observer newspaper, following the newspaper’s editorial titled “The PM’s wish and our...
Samoa tie with Belgium in thrilling decider to clinch RWC 2027 spot
On an incredible night at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai, Samoa dug deep to tie 13-13 with Belgium and book their 10th straight Rugby...
IRL World rankings updated ahead of RLWC26 draw release
Toa Samoa has leapfrogged Tonga into fourth place in the IRL World Rankings after reaching the final of the Pacific Cup, while Fetu Samoa...
Türkiye maintains COP31 bid as Australia rejects co-hosting proposal
Türkiye is continuing its bid to host next year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) as tensions persist with Australia over which country will be...
Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act
Battered by last month’s ferocious climate-fueled hurricane, Jamaica joined other small island nations and impoverished countries at Monday’s United Nations climate talks to implore...
Albanese puts deals with Vanuatu and Fiji next on the agenda
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is moving to lock in a security pact with Fiji, as well as resuscitate a security deal with Vanuatu...
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Micronesia calls for Climate finance, Ocean protection and fossil fuel transition
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called for stronger climate action, predictable adaptation finance and a faster transition to renewable energy, warning that...
Pacific must not become consumers of AI: Wahuzue
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific newsrooms risk becoming consumers of artificial intelligence systems shaped outside the region unless they build their own tools, rules and...
French Polynesia Assembly calls for UN Mission to Tahiti
The Assembly of French Polynesia has called for a United Nations mission to visit Tahiti and assess directly the political situation and aspirations of...