Implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific continent must deliver development outcomes for Pacific communities
Senior officials from the Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration (MFAI) joined with officials from member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum...
Tonga to host Special Forum Economic Ministers meeting
Tonga- Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers and officials will meet this week on 25 and 26 March in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, for a Special Forum...
Convicted fraudsters stranded abroad after Marshall Islands revokes their passports
A pair of China-born scammers convicted of bribing officials via a fake United Nations agency have had their Marshall Islands passports revoked while outside...
Cooks reaffirm commitment to Pacific-led leadership
The Cook Islands reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific-led leadership last week, joining fellow Troika Officials of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), as well as...
WHO Regional Director Dr Piukala champions Climate-resilient healthcare during visit to Tuvalu
The Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO)Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala emphasiSed the unique healthcare needs of Pacific Island countries during his recent...
Push for stronger legal framework to protect high seas
Pacific Island nations, including Fiji, are leading global efforts to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national borders.
The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty...
New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach 2026 World Cup
New Zealand will return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years after overcoming early nerves to beat New Caledonia 3-0...
PNG cabinet slammed for ‘grand shopping list’ of ideas including luxury island, spy agency and F1 track
Papua New Guinea's national cabinet is facing a fierce backlash after resolving to expedite what has been called a “grand shopping list” of projects,...
Forum SG Waqa clarifies meeting guidelines
Pacific leaders have made it clear that people from non-governmental organisations will not be part of every meeting.
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa clarified this...
Fears Pacific climate change “not on the agenda” for U.S aid funding
Donald Trump's 90 day pause on all USAID funding threw the sector into chaos. As the administration assesses which programme are considered suitable use...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...