Forum SG warns Pacific not to be hindered by outsider’s geo-political games over China security offer
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, said China's security offering for the upcoming 53rd Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting...
Pacific Island leaders unite for peace building
In a significant move toward promoting peace and halting conflicts, most leaders across the Pacific have agreed to sign a concept paper aimed at...
NZ and U.S to undertake further practical Pacific cooperation
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced further New Zealand cooperation with the United States in the Pacific Islands region through $16.4 million (US$10 million)...
China slams AUKUS pact as a threat to regional stability
China believes the AUKUS pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States reveals a tactical cold war mentality.
The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji,...
Navigating PNG parliament dynamics and regional influence
By Bethanie Harriman
The Marape-Rosso Government in Papua New Guinea is determined to take "decisive action" and get to the root cause of issues surrounding...
Solomon Islands goes to the polls. Here’s what to expect
By Anouk Ride
Solomon Islanders are set to vote on 17 April in an election that has significance within and beyond the country’s borders. It...
No government interference on naming of new Flying Fijians coach
There is no interference of Fiji Government on who will be named the new Flying Fijians head coach.
This was confirmed by Minister for Youth...
Tonga launches theme, logo and dates of 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Tongan Crown Prince Tupouto’a was guest of honour at the Wednesday countdown launch of the theme, logo and 26- 30 August dates for the...
PIFS holds vital discussions in PNG ahead of August Forum
Engagement, advocacy and visibility were the three objectives for the visit by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat team in Papua New Guinea last week,...
UNESCO opens Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, calling on sea protection
The UNESCO general director, Audrey Azoulay, opened the Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona, urging societies to include sea protection classes in the world's education...
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UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
UN cultural agency UNESCO has launched a global consultation process to inform its Draft Guidance on Fair Compensation for News, particularly as online platforms...
WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...