Fiji Revenue and Customs Service seizes undeclared firearms from foreign yacht in Savusavu
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) intercepted a foreign-flagged yacht upon its arrival at Savusavu Port this week.
An advance notification of arrival...
Tuvalu launches major electoral reform ahead of 2028 polls
Tuvalu’s government has begun a full review of the nation’s electoral laws and processes following frustrations with the January 2024 general elections.
The move...
Solomon Islands to continue climate advocacy despite Trump’s dismissal: PM Manele
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair Jeremiah Manele says Solomon Islands will continue to advocate for climate action despite comments by United States...
Pacific climate hub shutters due to lapse in federal funding
After waiting months for U.S federal funding to materialise, the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Centre had to officially close its doors last week....
‘There wasn’t a negotiation’ – NZ PM on Manawanui payment
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended his government’s payment after the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, but a Sāmoan community leader says the...
Tuvalu launches first premium skincare brand ‘Fenua Ola’ made in Funafuti
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo and Minister for Natural Resources and Development Saaga Talu Teafa have launched Tuvalu’s first premium skincare brand, Fenua Ola,...
Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific
By Nic Maclellan
Across the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances.
The latest earthquake in Paris...
On Road to Belem, Pacific countries raise their voice on 1.5 to stay Alive
Pacific countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, described as a “ticking time bomb”, have vowed that their One Pacific Voice on keeping...
Solomon Islands PM ready to face motion of no confidence against his leadership
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says he is prepared to face any upcoming motion of no confidence against his leadership.
This follows reports...
WHO steps up fight against tobacco use in Western Pacific
Governments in the Western Pacific have made progress in advancing their tobacco control laws and expanding smoke-free environments.
The sale of e-cigarettes, for example,...
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Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale
Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum...
Fiji’s Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill fails to restore Qoliqoli ownership: Rewa Chief
Rewa chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised Fiji Parliament’s passage of the Commercial Use of Marine Areas (CUMA) Bill 2025, saying the legislation fails...
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
China “very likely” coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent...