‘Safe houses for women’ President Heine pushes for gender equality progress in the Pacific
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine says progress has been made towards issues affecting women in the Pacific, such as economic empowerment and domestic violence,...
Tips for Tonga: Agenda setting for Pacific leaders’ meeting
New Caledonia, climate finance, U.S territories and lack of banking services – key issues when leaders meet this month.
Commentary by Tess Newton Cain
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“India and Fiji share a close bond”: Rugby legend Serevi proud to take charge as Head Coach
Despite the soaring humidity, World Rugby Hall of Fame legend turned coach, Waisale Serevi, is thoroughly enjoying his time at India’s Rugby Sevens camp...
Harlem Globetrotters Basketball stars comes to Fiji and Nauru
The Embassy in Suva, in partnership with Basketball Fiji, is proud to announce that two star players from the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters, Will "Bull"...
NZ gives $6.2m to Marshall Islands to adapt to rising sea levels
The Marshall Islands will receive $6.2 million (US$4 million) from Aotearoa’s foreign minister to adapt to climate change, as rising sea levels and strengthening...
Australia increase investment in Maritime for Pacific countries
Australia has increased its investments in maritime initiatives in Pacific Island countries.
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong during the Pacific Islands (PIF) Foreign Ministers Meeting...
Palau President Whipps files for re-election
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jrs’ nominating petition for re-election was filed on Monday 05 August at Palau Election Commission.
Since Whipps is currently off-island, his...
Pacific Leaders may join Pope’s historic PNG visit, awaits invitation: Forum Chair
As Papua New Guinea prepares for a historic visit from Pope Francis in September 2024, incumbent Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime...
Forum Troika set for high-stakes New Caledonia mission
Incumbent Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed that a high-level Troika delegation will visit New Caledonia before...
Guam and American Samoa poised for Forum Associate membership
The Pacific Islands Forum is set to welcome Guam and American Samoa as Associate Members, following a strong recommendation from the Forum Foreign Ministers...
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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,...
Australia, NZ pledge energy security and defence push for Pacific
Australia and New Zealand have pledged to strengthen support for Pacific Island countries facing supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, while deepening defence,...