Civil society advocates tell wealthy Commonwealth nations ‘Pay your climate debt’ ahead of Finance COP
The Commonwealth People's Forum — the largest gathering of civil society in the Commonwealth — convened leading climate negotiators and experts in Apia to...
‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’
In the small village of Siumu, south of the capital Apia, locals have been busy cleaning the sides of the road and hoisting British...
Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef
People who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are...
The Pacific Islands News Association at 50: part 2
A perspective on the history and future of the Pacific Islands News Association from incoming President Kalafi Moala
The Pacific Islands Media Freedom (PIMF) Index...
In advance of historic Commonwealth Meeting in Samoa, experts to lay out role of member countries in ramping up Ocean Protection
Incorporating new scientific data, experts issued statements urging action on the global goal to protect 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 at the...
Apia Ocean Declaration to be crown jewel of CHOGM
The Ocean Declaration that will be agreed upon at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be known as the Apia Ocean Declaration.
In...
Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls...
Glasgow to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event to be...
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule confirmed
World Rugby has announced the match schedule for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, setting the stage for six weekends of compelling competition in what...
PM Rabuka nominates Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu for Fiji President as Katonivere steps down
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced Speaker of Parliament and paramount chief of Cakaudrove confederacy Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as his nominee for the...
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Australia maintains $5.2b Aid Programme as Pacific takes priority
Australia will invest $5.2 billion (US$2.67 billion) in official development assistance in 2026-27, with more than three-quarters directed to the Pacific and Southeast Asia...
Missile test crosses multiple Pacific EEZs
The Pacific Islands Forum says China’s ballistic missile test has raised regional concerns after the missile travelled over the exclusive economic zones of several...
Two by-elections to be held after Tonga MPs lose seats
Tonga's Electoral Commission is preparing for by-elections in Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17 after the seats were left vacant following court rulings against their...