Fiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer
Cloudbreak, near the island of Tavarua in western Fiji, is one of the best waves in the world. For decades, the long, hollow left-hand...
Fijiana coach: ‘Positive growth overall’ ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup
Fijiana head coach Ioan Cunningham believes he has a strong squad that can put Fiji on the world rugby map at the 2025 Women's...
Fiji’s Health Minister sounds climate alarm: “Our wellbeing hangs in the balance”
Fiji's Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has called for urgent global action to tackle the health impacts of climate change, in a powerful...
‘From moral duty to legal obligation’: Pacific church leader hails ICJ climate ruling
The leader of the Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) says a landmark climate ruling from the world's top court is a significant win, but...
Nauru made the right decision to develop China relationship: President Adeang
Nauru President David Adeang says the government’s decision in January 2024 to re-establish diplomatic relations with China has paid great dividends for the nation,...
Forum Leaders set to receive bold proposals on regional reform after high-level talks
The High-Level Political Talanoa (HLPT) with Forum Leaders have concluded as part of the ongoing third phase of the Review of the Regional Architecture.
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Political division a cancer to Vanuatu’s progress: PM Napat
In a powerful address marking Vanuatu’s 45th Independence Anniversary, Prime Minister Jotham Napat urged all citizens to uphold unity, respect, and a long-term vision...
Banning political rallies illegal says Samoa Electoral Commissioner
The decision by Falelatai village chiefs to ban political rallies by certain political parties in their village is illegal says the Samoa Electoral Commissioner,...
Human trafficking remains a threat
Fiji’s Ministry of Immigration stresses that human trafficking is not a collection of isolated incidents, but part of a dangerous and organised global network.
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Tuvalu PM Teo’s quest to future-proof his nation against climate change
When Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo, spoke to a crowd at the Lowitja O’Donoghue Cultural Centre at Australia National University (ANU) he was frank...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...