Taiwan signs pact with Pacific Islands Forum to extend support to 2027
Taiwan has signed a cooperation agreement with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat to continue its ongoing support of the organisation from 2025 to...
Forum island nations prepare for global oceans conference
By Nic Maclellan
As the oceans face devastating change from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, Pacific governments are preparing for the Third United Nations...
Manu Samoa back on track with big 43-17 win over Tonga
Manu Samoa got their Pacific Nations Cup campaign back on track in Apia this evening as they defeated Tonga 43-17.
The win shot the Samoans...
Brave Young Kulas kick off maiden World Cup campaign with 9-0 defeat
Fiji’s Young Kulas kicked off their first ever World Cup with a 9-0 defeat to 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup bronze medalists Brazil...
Fiji calls for direct climate financing at Pacific Resilience Facility Event
Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, has called for a fundamental shift in how climate finance is accessed by...
Tonga’s Finance Minister urges Pacific unity to increase Resilience Fund
Tonga’s Finance Minister, Tiofilusi Tiueti, has urged Pacific nations and their partners to rally behind the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), calling it a “bold...
Tuvalu calls for urgent funding for Pacific Resilience Facility
Tuvalu’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Paulson Panapa, has called for urgent investment and action to launch the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), highlighting the existential...
Forum Leaders wrap up in Tonga with bold commitments on Climate, health, and security
Pacific Island leaders wrapped up the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, reinforcing their commitment to regional cooperation, climate resilience, and sustainable development.
The week-long...
Pacific Resilience Facility set for 2026 operation, Focuses on community-driven approach
With the decision to host the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) in Tonga now confirmed, PRF Manager, Finau Soqo has announced the next steps toward...
Regional Kava Strategy aims to boost Pacific trade and preserve culture
Tongan Minister for Trade, Dr Viliami Uasike Latu, has called for a strategic and sustainable approach to developing the kava industry, emphasising its cultural...
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Vanuatu seeks faster access to climate funds as needs outpace delivery
Climate funding commitments grow but remain difficult to unlock at the pace Pacific island communities need, according to regional officials and development partners.
Despite more...
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to ‘have some guts’ on independence vote
A prominent Bougainvillean MP believes Papua New Guinea's parliament will back the autonomous region's drive for independence.
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainvillean MPs in...
Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody
Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for...