Tonga calls PRF a ‘game-changer’ for Pacific Resilience
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Tonga's Finance Minister Vika Sivoki Lavemaau has described the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as a “game-changer” for the...
Australian PM Albanese signals push on Tonga, Solomon Islands Agreements
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will continue discussions with Tonga and Solomon Islands on key regional...
Pacific risks becoming a ‘fortress’ under new security deals: PANG
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) has warned Pacific Islands Forum Leaders against approving negotiations on two proposed...
Political will needed to break intelligence-sharing barriers: Pacific Leaders told
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific governments must provide stronger political backing, funding and legal frameworks to break persistent barriers to intelligence sharing...
China’s missile test ‘not the act of a friend’: Aust PM Albanese
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says China’s recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific was “not acceptable” and...
‘We are a sincere friend and reliable partner’: China Tells Forum Leaders
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
China has pledged to increase investment and engagement in the Pacific, with its Special Envoy for Pacific Island Countries...
‘Organised crime is a business’: Pacific Fusion Centre Chief calls for attack on criminal profits
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Fusion Centre Director, Viliame Bovoro has called on Pacific governments to target the money behind transnational organised crime,...
PNG Police Chief calls for Pacific treaty to fight transnational crime
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner David Manning has called for a regional Pacific treaty to strengthen the fight...
Protect Tuna or lose billions: FFA DG Pakop
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director-General Noan Pakop has called for stronger regional surveillance and monitoring to protect Pacific...
Solomon Islands calls for funds to build new Pacific Fisheries Surveillance Centre
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister and head of delegation Rick Houenipwela has called on development partners and philanthropic organisations to...
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A Blue Pacific on fire on the road to COP31
By Dr Satyendra Prasad
I join so many others in extending my warmest congratulations to the Fiji and Tuvalu Governments for their Herculian effort...
New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers
New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five...
SPC climate programme records US$129.9 million in new funding approvals
The Pacific Community (SPC) secured US$129.9 million in new climate finance approvals in 2025, as its Climate Change Flagship expanded support for Pacific Island...