Diaspora power: U.S territories push for political influence in the 2024 elections
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S elections, diaspora leaders from U.S territories began discussions on how their communities can participate in the political...
Road to COP29: Up to 80 side events to amplify Pacific voices at the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion
As the clock ticks towards the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Baku, Azerbaijan, from...
Greenhouse gases surged to new highs in 2023, warns UN weather agency
New data released by the UN on Monday indicating that greenhouse gases have hit a record high show once again that urgent action and...
Solomon Islands PM brags of establishing ‘rare’ international relationship with Jakarta
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says his visit to Indonesia has opened a new door of ‘rare’ international relationship between Honiara and Jakarta.
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Population likely closer to 12 million, PNG PM Marape says
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has confirmed that more than eight million Papua New Guineans have already been counted in the ongoing...
Fiji calls for stronger Japan-Pacific partnerships to drive resilience and economic growth
Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shaheen Ali, on Monday delivered a strong call to action for a resilient...
CHOGM success for Samoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?
Applying CHOGM outcomes on climate change, oceans, blackbirding offers new secretary-general shot at relevance.
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As CHOGM came to a close,...
Fijian woman rugby player admits to supplying cocaine, stranded in Fiji
A women’s rugby player who admitted to supplying cocaine and ketamine in Sydney’s CBD is stranded in the Pacific Islands after her visa to...
Flying Fijians coach aims for strong performances against Tier 1 teams on Northern Hemisphere tour
The Flying Fijians want to record good performances against the three Tier 1 nations they will be going up against during the Northern Hemisphere...
Forum Chair Sovaleni urges peace, dialogue in New Caledonia
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni opened a crucial meeting with New Caledonia’s Customary Senate, calling for peaceful resolutions...
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Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...