“We must now raise our children and grandchildren in a world full of fear and uncertainty” – FSM at COP30
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called on the international community to step up its climate action, warning that the window to prevent...
“Climate change is not an unfolding story; it is a lived reality” – Kiribati at COP30
Kiribati has called on world leaders to urgently step up climate action and finance, warning that rising seas pose an existential threat to the...
Pacific Islands Forum to Observe the General Elections in Tonga
A Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Election Observer Mission is currently in Tonga to observe the Kingdom's general election today Thursday, 20 November 2025.
The Forum's...
Transparency is not a choice: Fiame responds to PM’s ban on Samoa Observer
When a person holds public office, transparency is an obligation, not a choice, said former Prime Minister and leader of the Samoa Uniting Party...
Media crackdown sets “dangerous precedent”: USP Journalism Students warn Samoa
The Journalism Students’ Association (JSA) at the University of the South Pacific has issued a sharp warning over what it calls an escalating attack...
Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transhipment
The Pew Charitable Trust believes the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) needs to do more on port side measures in order to reduce...
HSBC SVNS Series to debut in New York
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Rugby icons announced to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw
Men’s Rugby World Cup Australia 2027 (RWC 2027) Wednesday confirmed a star-studded talent line-up who will lead fans through the RWC 2027 Draw, an...
Vanuatu warns COP30: “Our communities cannot wait years for approval”
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‘Every time we rebuild, we rebuild with debt’ – Fiji at COP30
Climate ambition requires resources. COP30 must deliver a Baku-to-Belém Roadmap that scales finance to the level of the crisis, simplifies access, and guarantees predictability...
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Pacific fisheries Ministers push for stronger partnerships and reform at development symposium
The Chair of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting(FFCMM) and Niue Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainuu, has called for stronger alignment between Pacific...
Fiji Fisheries Minister calls for greater value from Tuna at development partners symposium
Fiji’s Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu has called for stronger coordination and investment to ensure Pacific countries capture greater economic value from...
Tuna is the “common currency” of the blue Pacific: FFA DG Pakop
The Director-General of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Noan Pakop, has called for deeper coordination and strategic alignment between Pacific Island countries and development...