Forum Fisheries officials approve plan for Climate Change resilience efforts in fisheries
Fisheries Officials have given the green light for the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) implementation plan for its Climate Change Strategy to strengthen...
Statement by the Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Cook Islands, Mark Brown on the Transition in Leadership at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
On behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum, it is with great honour and deep respect that I acknowledge the service and leadership of Henry...
Captains ready for World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger final round
The international rugby sevens action taking place on 18-19 May will see the top four placed men’s and women’s teams will secure a place...
Forum Chair Mark Brown calls for peace and unity in New Caledonia
Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says recent events in New Caledonia are deeply concerning to the Pacific family.
"I offer my...
New Zealand and Vanuatu to deepen collaboration
New Zealand and Vanuatu will enhance collaboration on issues of mutual interest, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“It is important to return to Port Vila...
Peters confirms NZ First plan to support Samoan citizenship bill through to final reading
New Zealand First plans to continue supporting a bill that would restore the entitlement of citizenship for a group of Samoans who had it...
Forum SG Puna honoured to end Pacific mission at home
Former prime minister Henry Puna, who ends his term as the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum this month, says he is humbled...
Vanuatu President emphasise political stability and political reform
The President of Vanuatu, Nikenike Vurobaravu, has emphasised political stability and political reform in his official address at the opening of the 2024 First...
World Species Congress commemorated with call to action for Biodiversity Conservation
In a collaborative event hosted by NatureFiji-MareqetiViti and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Oceania Regional Office, participants gathered to mark the...
France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots
France has said it will impose a state of emergency in New Caledonia for at least 12 days, after a second night of unrest...
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Corruption in Tonga has shifted into Civil Service: PINA President Moala
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Veteran Tongan journalist and Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) President Kalafi Moala says corruption in the Pacific is no...
UNODC warns climate funds face corruption risks as Pacific climate finance grows
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
The growing flow of climate and disaster finance into the Pacific must be matched by stronger accountability as complex...
Pacific journalists urged to scrutinise climate finance
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific journalists will examine corruption risks in climate finance and disaster response programmes Monday, focusing on how weak oversight...