Pacific urged to prioritise action as Climate mobility moves from threat to reality
Forum deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa has called for immediate and practical action to address the growing impacts of climate change on Pacific communities...
Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals seeks mining lease near American Samoa
Deep-sea mining firm Impossible Metals said on Tuesday that it has asked U.S federal officials to launch a commercial auction for access to deposits...
Fiji and New Zealand: an indispensable partnership
Fiji and New Zealand will work together ever more closely to navigate the challenging strategic environment, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Peters says.
“New...
Nauruans urged to open CBA accounts now as Bendigo Bank winds down after a decade
As Nauru moves towards a change in a banking service provider, the Nauru Government encourages the general public including state owned entities (SOEs) to...
Papua New Guinea’s foreign minister wants Labor to win Australian election
Papua New Guinea's foreign minister says he personally hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done “a tremendous job” of...
PNG PM Marape retains position, praises democratic process
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has successfully retained his position, commending Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition sides for...
Pacific leaders call for systemic change to advance women’s political participation
“We need to work across all levels grassroots, traditional, professional, and national to truly change the landscape of political leadership for Pacific women,” said...
Palau President Whipps seeks supplemental budget for Pacific mini-Games
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has submitted a supplemental budget bill to the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK), requesting nearly US$1.2 million in new funding...
Papua New Guinea lifts ban on forest carbon credits
Papua New Guinea will “immediately”" lift a ban on forest carbon credit schemes, the Pacific nation's climate minister told AFP on Thursday, opening up...
Make it easier and cheaper’: New Zealand eases visa restrictions for Pacific Island nations
New Zealand is easing visa restrictions for visitors from Pacific Island nations, the New Zealand foreign affairs and immigration ministers announced on Friday.
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
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