Solomon Islands urged to act Now as ‘Super El Niño’ threat looms
A senior official at the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has warned that Solomon Islands must take proactive and decisive political action to prepare for...
NOAA declares El Niño, warns of possible ‘Super’ event
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has declared that El Niño conditions are present in the Pacific, with forecasts indicating a...
New Caledonia’s Northern Province debates economy, services and the future
By Nic Maclellan in Noumea
For decades, Paul Neaoutyine of the Parti de Libération Kanak (Palika) has led New Caledonia’s Northern Province. The long...
NZ Rugby pacific board members front up over ‘gutting’ Moana Pasifika decision
--New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board members Caren Rangi and former All Black Keven Mealamu have spoken publicly following the decision to remove Moana Pasifika...
Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...
Pacific Ministers seek long-term fix to fuel crisis as costs hit households
Pacific Economic ministers are looking beyond short-term responses to rising fuel prices and living costs, with Marshall Islands Finance Minister David Paul saying leaders...
Forum regional architecture review heads to Leaders as strategic partnership decisions await
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the regional architecture review is still underway and will be presented to Forum Leaders for...
Samoa Minister threatens to revoke Samoa Observer business license
Samoa Minister of Revenue and Member of Parliament for Vaimauga No. 1, Pauga Talalelei Pauga, threatened to revoke the Samoa Observer's business licence during...
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Tonga appoints three new Ministers
Royal Warrants for three newly appointed Ministers in Tonga were formally read on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at ceremonies held at their respective locations.
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Mangaia trio boosts Cook Islands Party bid for supermajority
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) is closing in on a two-thirds majority in Parliament after three independent female candidates who won seats in Mangaia...
Fiji High Court declares Commission of Inquiry report null and void
Fiji High Court in Suva has declared the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report null and void, quashing its recommendations in their entirety after finding...