French Polynesia President Brotherson advocates for Ocean Education and Sustainable Practices
The President of French Polynesia, Moetai Brotherson Monday emphasised the importance of sustainable development and traditional knowledge in preserving marine ecosystems.
“I find it very...
Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi opens first honorary Consul office in Japan
The tiny Pacific nation of Niue has opened its first honorary consul in Japan.
The announcement was made by Niue Premier, Dalton Tagelagi in Tokyo.
“I...
French Polynesia President Brotherson discusses PALM10 Summit and shifts in Tourism strategy
French Polynesia President, Moetai Brotherson has shared his thoughts ahead of the PALM10 Summit to be held in Japan this week, focusing on Pacific...
Island nations fight climate change in unity with Japan
The Pacific islands cover nearly a fifth of the Earth’s surface, and Japan and the greater international community depend on these territories, primarily because...
Striding forward together
By Op-ed Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan
Japan and Pacific Island countries and regions, connected by the Pacific Ocean and kizuna (bonds), have been...
All Blacks: Razor prepares to shuffle his cards for Fiji challenge
Phase one of the new Scott Robertson era has begun successfully, albeit not without its drama in a series sweep of England.
Now it’s on...
Lawmaker says Guam, CNMI must ‘look after each other’ amid rising tensions in the region
In the face of escalating threats in the region, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI) House Floor Leader Edwin Propst said Guam and the...
CNMI, Guam lawmakers propose joint Marianas visa for both territories
The Marianas Islands Legislature Association (MILA) has adopted a resolution seeking to replace the CNMI’s foreign worker programme with a joint Marianas visa tailored...
U.S Interior’s Assistant Secretary Cantor announces $372 million in Compact funding for Marshall Islands
The United States Department of the Interior’s Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor has announced US$372 million in Compact of...
In Hurricane Beryl’s shadow, loss and damage fund makes progress on set-up
By Matteo Civillini
As Caribbean nations tallied the destruction caused by the passage of Hurricane Beryl, the board of the fund set up to compensate...
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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...