NZ’s Pacific Islands Forum budget could face a $10m squeeze, OIA reveals
Cash set aside to host the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) in New Zealand next year may fall short of what the Ministry of Foreign...
Tuvalu calls for stronger UN support to tackle Pacific Security threats
Tuvalu has called for stronger United Nations support to address the growing security challenges facing Pacific island nations, telling the UN General Assembly Summit...
Dr Aqorau calls for national debate ahead of Solomon Islands’ 50th Independence anniversary
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has called for a national conversation on the country’s future, saying the lead-up to...
The stakes in the Pacific are increasing: the solutions need to adapt
By Dave Peebles
Last week was a big week in the Pacific, with the race between order and disorder, between cooperation and competition, brutally laid...
China does not seek ‘sphere of influence’ in ties with Pacific island nations, foreign minister says
China has no geopolitical intention in developing its relations with Pacific island countries and does not seek any so-called sphere of influence, Foreign Minister...
Former PNG Opposition leader among new ministers
Former Papua New Guinea Opposition leader Douglas Tomuriesa is among six new ministers sworn in at Government House Tuesday.
He replaces Wake Goi as Minister...
Vanuatu PM to continue consultations on Mathew and Hunter issue
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat says Government will continue consultations with leaders, including those from Tafea Province, before deciding its next course of action...
‘Our Origin’: Tonga veteran targets revenge on Samoa
Tonga veteran Felise Kaufusi wants to play in one last World Cup and gain revenge over arch rivals Samoa, with a thumping defeat last...
Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned whether the Pacific can maintain its vision of becoming an Ocean of...
The ocean wealth that keeps leaving Micronesia
By Joyce McClure
More than 50 percent of the world’s tuna supply comes from the western and central Pacific Ocean, making it the most...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...