The Power of Regionalism: the vital role of the Pacific Islands Parliaments Group
By Lord Fakafanua, Speaker of the Parliament of Tonga, Munkhtuya Altangerel, Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji
The vast Pacific Ocean binds our island...
Kiribati poll results show pro-China leader Maamau retains parliamentary seat
Kiribati's pro-China president retained his parliamentary seat in a landslide, according to the first results on Thursday of an election that hinged on worries...
Elon Musk invited to Pacific Island Leaders meeting amid Tonga’s internet crisis
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX and CEO of Tesla, has been invited to attend the 53rd Pacific Island Leaders Meeting, scheduled from 26-30 August,...
NZ PM Luxon wants NZ to be ‘force multiplier’ for Australia
Christopher Luxon says he wants New Zealand to be a “force multiplier” for Australia, which could include partnering through AUKUS pillar two.
The New Zealand...
‘Tensions are rising’ in the Pacific Ocean, outgoing French Pacific fleet commander says
The outgoing commander of the French Pacific fleet, Commodore Geoffroy d'Andigné, is warning of rising tensions in the Pacific Ocean and of the need...
Bougainville in Transition
By Dr Naihuwo Ahai PhD, Governance and Development Specialist, Buka
It is now 35 years since the Bougainville crisis erupted and 23 years after...
Vanuatu to bid for 2031 Pacific Games
Vanuatu plans to bid to host the 2031 Pacific Games in Port Vila, with a proposal expected by the end of the year.
A high-profile...
Chair of PNG NRL bid hoping for announcement by end of 2024
Papua New Guinea’s bid to have a team in Australia’s National Rugby League will “hopefully” be confirmed by the end of this year, bid...
Stars of rugby sevens set to return as HSBC SVNS 2025 events confirmed
Following rugby sevens’ celebrated ‘coming of age’ on the Olympic stage in Paris, World Rugby has today confirmed the first five destinations and dates...
National referendum to decide on proposed amendments to Niue Constitution
The Speaker of the Niue Assembly, Hima Douglas has declared Saturday, 31 August as the date for the national referendum to decide on the...
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Vanuatu’s Climate Change Minister urges urgent ocean stewardship on World Oceans Day amid climate...
As the world marked World Oceans Day, Pacific leaders have renewed calls for stronger global and regional action to protect marine ecosystems, warning that...
Former Forum SG Taylor urged Pacific to strengthen ocean governance and reduce economic dependence
Pacific nations have been urged to strengthen collective ownership of ocean governance and confront growing pressures on regional independence, with the former Pacific Islands...
Tokelau faces major financial crisis after expulsion from key regional fisheries scheme
Tokelau is facing a major financial crisis after its membership in a crucial regional fisheries body was abruptly terminated.
The three‑atoll Aotearoa New Zealand territory,...