Financial constraints biggest threat to Pacific Media Freedoms inaugural Pacific Islands Media Freedom Index finds
Economic and financial constraints, followed closely by social, cultural, and political pressures, pose the greatest threats to media freedom in the Pacific, according to...
Deaths at Saint Louis overshadow anniversary of French colonisation
By Nic Maclellan
Tuesday 24 September marks the 171st anniversary of the French annexation of New Caledonia. By order of Napoleon III, Rear-Admiral Février-Despointes officially...
Micronesia calls for urgent action on climate crisis at Summit of the Future
President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Wesley Simina, made a powerful statement at the Summit of the Future, insisting that “the time...
Palau’s President urges International collaboration on climate Change at UNGA
At the Summit of the Future, Palau President Surangel Whipps stood as a strong advocate for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) grappling with the...
Fiji reaffirms commitment to climate action
Fiji has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to climate action and called for urgent reforms to address the critical issue of climate finance for Small...
Fiji’s cabinet endorses national fisheries policy 2024 – 2028
Fiji’s Cabinet has endorsed the National Fisheries Policy 2024–2028.
The policy provides a strategic framework for managing Fiji’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors, with a focus...
Senior Flying Fijian Players join Nayacalevu in calling for change at Fiji Rugby Union
Senior players including some current members of the Flying Fijians want a change at Fiji Rugby Union.
This comes as they have lend support to...
Hard-fought victory sends Cook Islands to Netball World Youth Cup
The Cook Islands under-21 netball team has qualified for the 2025 Netball World Youth Cup in Gibraltar, following a hard-fought, intense battle on Saturday.
The...
Vanuatu Trades Minister removed from office
Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai has removed Bob Loughman from his position as Minister for Trades, Tourism, and Ni-Vanuatu Business.
Loughman’s removal is based on...
Pacific Managing Climate and Disaster Risk for a resilient Pacific regional consultation
Managing Climate and Disaster Risk for a Resilient Pacific hosted by the Government of Fiji at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat started today 23rd...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...