Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum
Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine...
Tuvalu Youth leader selected to help lead 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum
Tuvalu youth leader Eleala Avanitele has been selected to serve on an international task force responsible for planning and delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Youth...
Niue Minister’s Security warning highlights everyday challenges facing Pacific communities
Security in the Pacific extends far beyond geopolitics, military tensions and strategic competition, according to reflections shared by Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice...
UN climate chief pushes $1.3 trillion finance plan, Calls for Political backing ahead of COP33
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has called for stronger political support to deliver a global climate finance roadmap aimed at mobilising US$1.3...
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao says U.S-China engagement should not come at expense of regional security
As Washington seeks to manage tensions with Beijing, Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao says U.S engagement with China should not be mistaken for a...
BBNJ Agreement is not about competition, but collective nurturing
Op-ed by the Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and...
El Niño conditions confirmed: SPREP urges coordinated regional response
El Niño conditions have now been established in the Pacific.
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) and Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) values have met the established thresholds...
Pacific Leaders issue global appeal for Peace
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders have issued a global appeal for peace, calling on world leaders to uphold the United Nations Charter, pursue dialogue...
U.S targets Oceania’s illegal activities
The United States Coast Guard plans to increase its Pacific Islands presence to deter illegal activity, saying it welcomes collaboration with China including in...
Niue budget under scrutiny as deficit grows and community spending left out
MPs in Niue are pressing the newly re-elected government over its first budget since the election, raising concerns about shifting priorities, rising spending, and...
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New Pacific database tracks US$3.7 billion in maritime investment
A new database has put the scale of maritime investment across the Pacific at an estimated US$3.7 billion over the past decade, with more...
WCPFC science meeting reviews data guiding Pacific tuna management
Scientists and ocean experts from across the Pacific are meeting in Samoa this week for the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central...
Cook Islands Party poised for fifth consecutive term as preliminary results come in
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) is on track for a fifth consecutive term in government, with preliminary results from the 2026 general election showing...