World Bank President, Ajay Banga highlights youth and women, in talanoa with Pacific Leaders
The World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga met last week with Leaders and representatives of Forum member governments that are members of the World...
Pacific islands submit court proposal for recognition of ecocide as a crime
Three developing countries have taken the first steps towards transforming the world’s response to climate breakdown and environmental destruction by making ecocide a punishable...
One Pacific journey to the CBD-COP16 underway
The One Pacific journey to the 16th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP16) is now underway in Apia,...
King Charles confirms arrival date in Samoa and areas closed off
The head of the Commonwealth and Britain’s monarch King Charles III will arrive in Samoa on 25 October, towards the end of the Commonwealth...
A nuclear-free Pacific under threat
By Teanau Tuiono
This is something I pondered during a recent visit to the Marshall Islands. During my time there I reflected upon their calls...
Kolinisau to continue as Fiji 7s Coach, Fuli’s contract concludes in December
Osea Kolinisau has been confirmed to continue as the head coach of the Fiji 7s team for the next four years, leading up to...
Six takeaways from round three of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024
Fiji and Japan both completed a perfect Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024 pool stage as the Finals Series line-up was confirmed.
The Flying...
Palau election commission affirms Remengesau’s eligibility for Presidential run
Former Palauan President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr is eligible to run again for the Office of the President, according to a legal opinion from...
Samoa rolls out a red-carpet welcome fit for a king
By Jeremy Lasek
‘Leave your suits at home.’
That’s the travel advisory message from Samoa’s prime minister ahead of her tiny Pacific nation hosting one of...
Regional law enforcement initiative launched amid rising maritime crimes in the Pacific
The United States and the Pacific island states have rolled out a regional initiative to boost maritime patrol and curb criminal activities around the...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...