Delayed Tuvalu election result highlights climate impacts
An election result in Tuvalu has been delayed by two weeks as dangerous weather stops boats from bringing new lawmakers to the capital to...
Solomon Islands’ pro-China leader pledges to continue Australia balancing act
The Solomon Islands’ ruling party has pledged to strike a “pragmatic” balance between stronger ties with China and its relations with “traditional partners” such...
Australia supports Pacific athletes on their journey to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Australian Government, through PacificAus Sports, will partner with the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support more than 250 athletes from 13 Pacific nations...
Super Rugby Pacific introduces offside law variations
Super Rugby Pacific will look to encourage more counterattacking from kicking duals as they tweak the offside laws.
The current laws state players can be...
Japan reaffirms commitment to safety in Fukushima Treated Water discharge into Pacific Ocean
The government of Japan reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the...
Former advisor says King should dissolve Tonga’s parliament following standoff
A former political advisor believes Tonga's parliament should be dissolved due to the current stand-off between King Tupou VI and the government.
Lopeti Senituli advisor...
Uncharted waters: the standoff between Tonga’s King and government
By Lopeti Senituli
Early last week, the Secretary of Tonga’s Privy Council wrote to the Chief Secretary (Secretary to Cabinet and to the Prime...
Japan Foreign Minister assures Pacific nations of ALPS treated water discharge compliance
Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has reassured her Pacific counterparts the discharge of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water from the Fukushima nuclear...
Cook Islands Foreign Minister urges global recognition of regional priorities
Cook Islands foreign affairs minister Tingika Elikana Monday highlighted the need to drive discussions on regional priorities and forge inter-regional cooperation essential for global...
Chairs’ Summary of the 5th Japan- Pacific Ministerial Interim Meeting for PALM10
The PALM Ministerial Interim Meeting (MIM) for PALM10 was held in Suva, Fiji, on 12 February 2024 in order to follow up on the...
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Strengthening the frontline of Pacific fisheries: FFA opens more scholarship opportunities
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) is continuing its investment in the region’s frontline fisheries workforce by opening another scholarship opportunity through its...
Fiji set to compete for global rugby supremacy as Nations Championship Trophy is unveiled
Fiji’s place among the world’s rugby elite has been reinforced with the unveiling of the inaugural Nations Championship Trophy, as the Flying Fijians prepare...
Dr Aqorau questions Pacific regionalism’s impact, calls for focus on results
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has challenged Pacific leaders and regional institutions to assess whether decades of regional declarations...