Further delay to PNG vote of no confidence substantive matter
The Papua New Guinea opposition faced yet another delay in the hearing of their special reference case to recall parliament when the Attorney General...
Vape ban comes into effect in Cook Islands
Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as...
Tonga hastily prepares for approaching PIF Leaders meeting
Tonga is hastily preparing to host the Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting, with hundreds of visitors expected to attend.
With hotels in the capital fully booked,...
New national record for Fiji swimmer Young
Team Fiji swimmer Tolu Young has set a new national record in the men’s 50-meter freestyle.
The 19-year-old from Savusavu won his heat at the...
Everything you need to know about the Pacific Nations Cup
The wait is almost over for rugby fans in the Pacific and North America as the Pacific Nations Cup 2024 gets ready for kick-off...
Voting with their feet: demographic shifts in New Caledonia
By Nic Maclellan
For months, New Caledonia has been wracked by conflict between the independence movement and French security forces. A key trigger for the...
Forum SG calls for unity and resilience at Pacific Economic meeting
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa Thursday highlighted the importance of economic resilience, sustainable growth, and regional cooperation across the Pacific.
“It is with great pleasure...
Fiji’s Finance Minister calls for holistic strategy on skill migration
Fiji’s Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad today stressed the complexities of migration and labour mobility, emphasising the need for a balanced and comprehensive approach.
“Migration...
Fiji PM Rabuka meets with Tuvaluan PM Teo
In the spirit of the Pacific Vuvale, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka today received a courtesy call from...
Tonga’s Finance Minister stresses urgency of regional cooperation at Forum Economic Ministers Meeting
As the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) kicks off in Suva today, Tonga’s Finance Minister and FEMM Chair, Tiofilusi Tiueti, highlighted the importance of...
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Forum struggles with missile dilemma
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
AS they gather in Palau this week for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum, regional leaders want development partners to...
Forum SG Waqa urges regional media to put Pacific voices at the centre
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific media must ensure the region’s stories are told by Pacific voices and from a Pacific perspective, Forum...
Pacific Leaders face longer agenda as geopolitical pressures mount
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders will meet next week against a more challenging regional backdrop, with geopolitics, transnational crime, economic...