PIF Chair pushes U.S and World Bank for Pacific Resilience funding
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr ‘Aisake Eke, is ramping up high-level advocacy in Washington this...
Indonesia invites Fiji to conduct joint military exercise
President Prabowo Subianto has invited Fiji to conduct a joint military exercise in Indonesia as part of the bilateral defence cooperation.
“We are also open...
Kiribati’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
The human rights record of Kiribati will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the...
Savea brothers named for Moana Pasifika
Savea brothers Ardie and Julian have both been named by Umaga in Moana Pasifika's match-day 23.
While Ardie returns as captain, his older brother is...
Jackson wary of Moana Pasifika
While the Fijian Drua are still fresh off their win against the Waratahs last weekend, head coach Glen Jackson is wary of their next...
PNG’s Dr Maima overcomes 8-years of struggle to earn FNU Doctorate
As Dr Peter Maima stepped onto the stage at the Fiji National University (FNU) graduation ceremony to receive his doctoral scroll, it felt almost...
World leaders rally for ‘full-speed’ climate action ahead of COP30
At a high stakes virtual summit on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva brought together 17 national...
Pacific Islands call for stronger global support amid rising challenges
The Pacific Islands Forum has urged global and regional partners to align more closely with Pacific-led priorities as the region faces mounting challenges, from...
Motion of no confidence brewing ahead of Vanuatu Parliamentary session
Multiple sources from registered political parties have confirmed that a possible motion of no confidence against Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat is brewing ahead...
U.S deputy Secretary of State Landau meets with Tonga PM Eke and PIF SG Waqa
U.S deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau held talks Wednesday with a senior delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), including Tonga’s Prime Minister...
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El Niño declared as drought and cyclone risks increase: Tonga Meteorological Service
Tonga has declared that El Niño conditions are now in force, with meteorologists warning of increased drought risk, reduced rainfall and a potentially more...
UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms...
WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...