State argues for democratic integrity in Fiji’s constitutional reference case
Australian barrister Bret Walker has told the Supreme Court of Fiji that the Constitution must reflect the will of the people, as he opened...
Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders’ summit amid China-linked power struggle
Tuvalu’s prime minister Feleti Teo said his country may pull out of the region’s top political meeting next month, after host nation Solomon Islands...
Pacific Resilience Facility set for leaders signing in Honiara
By Sanjeshni Kumar
The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) is poised to become the region’s first Pacific-owned and led international financial institution, with Forum Leaders...
FFA receives US$60 million from the U.S under Economic Assistance Agreement
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has received the US$60 million payment for 2024, under the Economic Assistance Agreement (EAA) associated with the...
101,981 to vote in Samoa general election
Samoa Electoral Commissioner Toleafoa Tuiafelolo John Stanley has confirmed that 101,981 voters are cleared to vote in the 29 August 2025 upcoming election.
The...
Solomon Islands stands by PIF partner ban
Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Minister, Peter Shanel Agovaka, is defending his government’s decision to limit the in-person attendance of dialogue partners at next month's...
Not acceptable: Pacific Small Island Developing States on new Plastic draft text
With just 30 hours left before the close of the resumed fifth session of negotiations for a global plastics treaty, Pacific Small Island Developing...
‘Stay grounded’ – Pacific youth negotiators urged to act locally as they lead globally
By Inoke Rabonu in Apia, Samoa
Young Pacific climate negotiators have been urged to “stay grounded” and ensure their advocacy is backed by real...
Forum dialogue partners out
Dialogue partners and donor governments will not take part in the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Honiara next month.
This follows a...
Loss and Damage poised for top-level spotlight at Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
By Ednal Palmer in Apia Samoa
Climate change induced-Loss and Damage stands the chance of being featured at the Pacific’s highest political gathering —...
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Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish its diplomatic mission in the city and drawing condemnation from Jordan...
11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration
The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is meeting today in Tonga to revisit commitments first made more than a decade ago.
The meeting comes 11 years...
Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific
By Elenoa Masi
The United Nations has suggested a pathway to manage global warming, which is now predicted to breach the 1.5 degrees target in...