Virtual meet for Pacific Troika leaders
The Pacific Islands Forum Troika met virtually Tuesday, discussing regional political priorities on the sidelines of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
Led by...
Tonga’s Ministry of Finance CEO calls for unity to overcome Pacific’s economic challenges at Special Forum Economic officials meeting
Tonga's Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Finance, Kilisitina Tuaimei’api, opened the Special Forum Economic Officials Meeting (FEOM) Tuesday, with a call for...
PNG PM Marape announces Cabinet Reshuffle before New Zealand trip
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has announced a minor cabinet reshuffle Tuesday prior to his departure for bilateral talks with New Zealand...
Call for a Fair Course on Global Shipping Energy Transition
By Manasseh Maelanga, Minister of Infrastructure Development, Solomon Islands
The ocean has always been central to the life and prosperity of the Solomon Islands, serving...
PNG PM Marape to meet New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon for bilateral talks
Prime Minister James Marape is meeting New Zealand Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon on Tuesday evening in Wellington to discuss trade, investment, agriculture, fisheries, education...
Implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific continent must deliver development outcomes for Pacific communities
Senior officials from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (MFAI) joined with officials from member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum...
Tonga to host Special Forum Economic Ministers meeting
Tonga- Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers and officials will meet this week on 25 and 26 March in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, for a Special Forum...
Convicted fraudsters stranded abroad after Marshall Islands revokes their passports
A pair of China-born scammers convicted of bribing officials via a fake United Nations agency have had their Marshall Islands passports revoked while outside...
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pacific-led leadership
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as...
WHO Regional Director Dr Piukala champions Climate-resilient healthcare during visit to Tuvalu
The Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala emphasiSed the unique healthcare needs of Pacific Island countries during his recent...
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