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...
Moeloto Tuilaepa Tiatia wins for Samoa and the Pacific
Moeloto Tuilaepa Tiatia of Samoa has been elected to the Commonwealth Youth Council executive board ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in...
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Tonga’s criminal threat landscape has changed fast, and Acting Chief Superintendent Selosia Fatukala-Satini says the shift is forcing police to rethink how they work.
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The Pacific Islands Forum is translating its 2050 Strategy into a more concrete set of priorities focused on climate resilience, regional mobility and leadership...
Forum Economic Ministers to address global risks and regional resilience
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