Record crowd anticipated for Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens in new Kai Tak Stadium
The highly anticipated Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is set to mark the beginning of a new era at the impressive new Kai Tak Stadium...
Forum SG Waqa stresses economic resilience and collective action at FEMM opening in Tonga
At the opening of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Tonga on Wednesday, Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa addressed key global and...
Tuvalu’s Climate resilience efforts spotlighted as Minister Talia discusses support for those choosing to stay
As anticipation builds for the Falepili Union Treaty—a well-considered migration pathway between Tuvalu and Australia—there remains a significant portion of the Tuvaluan population committed...
Nauru and China sign mutual visa exemption agreement to boost bilateral relations
Nauru's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Lionel Aingimea, and Chinese Ambassador to Nauru, Lyu Jin, officially signed an Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption...
Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover U.S cut
Pacific island nations will get a larger chunk of Australia's foreign aid as spending is refocused after the United States slashed its aid agency.
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NZ strong relationship with PNG reconfirmed
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met in Wellington Tuesday, reaffirming the enduring partnership between New...
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...
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Pacific must move faster on financial inclusion, Marshall Islands President Heine tells Ministers
Marshall Islands President Dr Hilda Heine has challenged Pacific finance ministers to accelerate efforts to improve financial inclusion, saying advances in connectivity and digital...
Solomons sirens call for climate action
Rising from the sea around Isabel Province, a new sculpture by British artist, Jason deCaires Taylor, was installed last week.
The live-size sculpture, called ‘Solomon...
The aftermath of logging’s broken promises: Can carbon trading save Makira’s last forests?
By Georgina Maka’a & Ronald Toito’ona
Once called Solomon Islands’ least developed province, the logging industry was sold as the catalyst for change for Makira-Ulawa...