Cook Islands in talks with Fiji Airways for a charter flight to the Forum Leaders Meeting
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Forum Chair, Mark Brown has confirmed his government is in discussion with Fiji Airways to facilitate a charter flight...
UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs
Now is the time for a global plan to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are woefully off-track halfway towards their 2030 deadline,...
Towards healthier and more nutritious diets in Pacific Small Island Developing States
The waters that surround the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) of the Pacific are home to remarkable marine ecosystems.
The fish and other marine species...
U.S claims to Central Pacific flout International law
There is no legal basis for the United States to control the large oceanic area that includes the compact states.
By Edward Hunt
In defiance...
Fiji make compelling case for a place among rugby’s elite
Fiji's convincing victory over the two-times world champions Wallabies on Sunday was the first big upset of the World Cup and further enhanced the...
Wales and Fiji climb World Rugby Men’s Rankings
Fiji’s first win over Australia since 1954 has been rewarded with a one-place gain in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings.
Sunday’s historic 22-15 victory in...
Statement of Forum Foreign Ministers on Fukushima water release into Pacific
As Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers, we refer to the decision by the Government of Japan to commence on 24 August 2023 with the...
UN chief brushes off key leaders’ absence, says delivery paramount
With several high-profile world leaders opting out of the UN General Assembly’s annual opening session next week, Secretary-General António Guterres has said that he...
Scientists say current fishing rules to suit goals of Pacific Remote Islands sanctuary
The existing rules and regulations for fisheries in the Pacific are sufficient to meet the goals of the proposed expansion of the Pacific Remote...
Two-thirds of global goals for children’s rights and well-being off-pace to meet 2030 target – UNICEF
At the halfway mark towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), two-thirds of child-related indicators are off-pace to meet their targets, according to a...
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‘If it’s not cultural, what is it?’ Fiame questions use of matai titles amid...
Samoa's former Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says chiefly titles are culturally significant and should not be given to foreign prime ministers.
Mata’afa made the...
Vanuatu urged to honor UN obligations and protect refugees
Vanuatu, as a member of the United Nations (UN), has a responsibility to uphold international humanitarian standards and provide protection to those fleeing conflict,...
NZ boosts support for Tonga’s drug-fighting efforts
New Zealand's prime minister has announced further support to combat drug trafficking in Tonga, following his announcements earlier in the week in Samoa.
Much of...