Pacific preparations for INC-4 provides common understanding on key issues ahead of Ottawa
Fourteen Pacific countries have taken a step closer to finalise their preparations, with a common understanding of key issues, for the next round of...
Palau urges Australia to push U.S for funding, warning China could force Pacific to ‘sacrifice’ Taiwan
The president of Palau has called on Australia to intervene in negotiations with Washington over funding for the Pacific as he warns that Beijing...
Albert Nicholas appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed the appointment of Albert Nicholas as the country's Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).
The Avatiu–Ruatonga–Palmerston MP holds the...
World’s top emitters need to be reminded, despite pledges to Pacific Resilient Facility
The fight against climate change is no longer a scientific issue but also a political one, as the mitigation and adaptation needs of the...
Australian PM reaffirms backing for PNG NRL side
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his support for ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ National Rugby League (NRL) expansion bid, calling for...
Rebels end pre-season on high with comeback Fijian Drua week
Fullback Andrew Kellaway has marshalled Melbourne to a morale-boosting 26-21 victory over Fijian Drua in their final Super Rugby Pacific trial, ending a tough...
Pacific Resilience Facility gains momentum
Zarak Khan, Director of Programmes and Initiatives at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Friday laid out the roadmap for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF)...
American Samoa advance bid for Associate Membership in Pacific Islands Forum
The American Samoa delegation this week met with Forum Deputy Secretary General, Esala Nayasi at the Forum Secretariat in Suva.
The focus of the meeting...
U.S still seeks delayed Pacific funds amid China push in region: senior diplomat
A day after a US$95 billion foreign aid package left out economic help promised for the Indo-Pacific as the U.S tries to blunt China’s...
Samoa, as AOSIS Chair, encouraged by work of Pacific SIDS in plastics treaty negotiations
The work to strengthen the capacity of Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) to engage and amplify the one Pacific voice in sessions of...
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Australia and Fiji upgrade relationship with alliance
Australia and Fiji have sealed a new defence alliance, marking a major diplomatic win for Anthony Albanese against China for influence in the Pacific.
The...
El Niño forecast to intensify, increasing likelihood of extreme weather
More blistering heatwaves and other weather extremes are becoming increasingly likely across the world now and in coming months, linked to strengthening El Niño...
Australian PM Albanese receives traditional welcome ahead of treaty
Australia is set to sign an alliance with Fiji in a major diplomatic win over China.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was given a traditional welcome...