Gaps in progress and time is not on our side, Tonga PM tells SIDS meeting
Tonga is hosting the Regional Preparatory Meeting of the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS), that opened this week.
About 70 international delgates are gathered...
Spotlight on role of development partners, donors to help Pacific address impact of triple planetary crisis
The role of development partners and donors in strengthening the ability of Pacific communities to absorb the devastating blows of the triple planetary crisis...
Vanuatu opposition boycott parliament after failed bid to remove prime minister
Vanuatu’s opposition party boycotted parliament on Thursday and said it would lodge a court challenge to the defeat the previous day of its bid...
Deep Sea Mining: A Story of Caution and Liability
By Rowena Acraman
Tonga’s move to consider deep sea mining (DSM) has been described by Pacific Islands Association of NGOs executive director, Siale Ilolahia as...
A boost to the Pacific’s internet connectivity
In a bid to improve connectivity and invest in modern and resilient ICT infrastructure, the Fiji Government has commenced on 5G testing and is...
U.S funding sparks Pacific rift
The US$60 million economic assistance promised by the United States for Pacific countries is proving to be a headache, with Fisheries Minister Kalaveti Ravu...
Vinaya Habosi and Levani Botia start as Flying Fijian coach Raiwalui names squad for French test match
Flying Fijians robust winger Vinaya Habosi has made his cut into the run-on team as Head Coach Simon Raiwalui named a powerful match day...
Lam and Sopoaga to start against Barbarians
Lima Sopoaga and Ben Lam make their Manu Samoa debut when they take on the Barbarians in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Manu Samoa...
Corruption is the enemy of progress, growth and economic development: Forum SG
By Pita Ligaiula
As geopolitical competition intensifies all around us, addressing corruption is more important now than ever, says Forum Secretary General Henry Puna.
“We should...
Samoa PM Fiame Mata’afa calls to prioritise Pacific security
Samoa Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa sounded a warning to the heads of Pacific's maritime forces to be mindful of the current geo-political interest...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...