PACNEWS Interview: Sharks Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook breaks down the biggest fights ahead at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
As negotiations open Monday in Manila for the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission...
New Zealand sweep Dubai Finals to end Australia Women’s streak, late Men’s fightback
New Zealand have completed a clean sweep of the trans-Tasman Finals against Australia in the season-opening SVNS World Series event in Dubai.
It ends a...
“This is the Year for South Pacific Albacore” as Manila meeting faces high stakes push for consensus: WCPFC Chair
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Chair of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), Dr Josie Tamate, says she is “confident” the Tuna...
Pacific’s Tuna billions at stake as WCPFC Chair pushes for Albacore breakthrough in Manila
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chairperson Dr Josie Tamate says the economic future of Pacific tuna fisheries hinges...
“Lack of monitoring is one of the biggest obstacles” to sustainable tuna management: Nature Conservancy warns WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has delivered a blunt message to next week’s Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22) in...
Manila meeting risks “destroying WCPFC credibility” as obstruction stalls harvest strategy, Tuna advocate warns
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
One of the region’s most outspoken tuna advocates says the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) faces a...
Tonga’s next PM hangs in the balance as King ends visit to China
Tonga is in political limbo following last week’s general election.
Parliament has not yet chosen a new Prime Minister, leaving the nation’s leadership uncertain.
Newly...
PNG Parliament endorses PNG – FSM treaty on Maritime Boundaries and cooperation
Papua New Guinea Parliament on Wednesday ratified an important treaty between Papua New Guinea and the Federated States of Micronesia.
This Treaty permanently establishes the...
PNG unveils new foreign policy
Papua New Guinea has launched its most significant foreign policy overhaul in more than 40 years, with Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko warning Parliament that...
WCPFC warns data gaps, weak monitoring and stalled harvest strategy threaten effective tuna management
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has issued a blunt assessment of its 2025 performance, warning that persistent...
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Pacific queens gather in Fiji as pageant spotlight turns on regional issues
With all regional queens now in Fiji, the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2026 is underway in Nadi, bringing together contestants from across the moana...
Fiji Met hosts Regional Training to strengthen Meteorological capacity across the Pacific
The Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS), in collaboration with the Government of Japan through JICA's Third Country Training Programme (TCTP), has officially opened a two-week...
Oceania Athletics mourns Solomon Islands’ Jack Iroga
Oceania Athletics has paid tribute to Solomon Islands athlete, official and educator Jack Iroga following his sudden passing at the age of 39.
“It is...