Forum DSG Nayasi emphasises CSO role in transformative Pacific vision at regional forum
Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Esala Nayasi, has emphasised the critical role of civil society in achieving regional goals.
Standing in...
FSM calls for stronger Ocean protection and Seabed mining regulations at UNCLOS meeting
The permanent representative of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to the United Nations in New York, Ambassador Jeem Lippwe has emphasised the urgent...
FSM elected Vice President of the UN General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has elected 16 Vice Presidents, including the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), to serve during its 79th session,...
We need a CSO Advisor to raise the profile of our engagement; Havea tells CSO Forum
The Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisation (PIANGO) has called for a Commission for the formal integration of Civil Society into Pacific regional architecture...
NZ PM Luxon highlights need for stronger ties with PNG
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has highlighted potential for strengthened ties with Papua New Guinea, emphasising the need for enhanced engagement and structured...
Disability key topic at CHOGM in Samoa
Disability inclusion is a priority policy area on the agenda for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa this October.
The Commonwealth...
Fiji Navy nears completion of defueling in Fulaga grounding, prepares for recovery phase
The Republic of Fiji Navy has announced significant progress in the salvage operations of RFNS Puamau at Fulaga in the Lau group.
In a statement,...
Forum SG Waqa in Australia to promote Pacific trade and investment
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa Tuesday chaired the 7th Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Independent Advisory Board meeting in Sydney, Australia to consider business growth...
‘Your plastic is here’: how Easter Island copes with 500 pieces of rubbish an hour washing ashore
One of the world’s most remote populations must deal with a flood of multinational plastic, much of it tossed overboard by the factory fishing...
PNG withdraws from World Rugby Sevens Repechage
World Rugby has confirmed the withdrawal of Papua New Guinea’s men’s and women’s teams from the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco on 21-23...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...