Fiji warns “Harvest Control Rule10 will amputate our domestic fishery” as albacore showdown intensifies at WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Fiji has delivered one of the strongest warnings yet at WCPFC22 in Manila, telling members that adopting the controversial Harvest...
“You can’t manage the Pacific if you ignore ghost gear”: Sharks Pacific warns WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Sharks Pacific has delivered a strong message to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), warning that the region...
Australia, SPC push overhaul of tuna harvest strategy timetable as WWF warns delays threaten bigeye and yellowfin talks
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Australia and the Pacific Community (SPC) have urged the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to reset its crowded...
Indonesian migrant worker union urges WCPFC22 to end at-sea transshipment and strengthen labour protections
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Indonesian Migrant Worker Union (SBMI) has delivered a strong message to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC22),...
WCPFC Executive Director warns albacore decision cannot slip again
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) must adopt a management procedure for South Pacific albacore this week or...
Pacific delegates push unified FFA agenda as albacore and transshipment dominate WCPFC22
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Pacific members of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) say they are entering WCPFC22 with a united front, determined to secure...
Parties to Nauru Agreement says its technical muscle is shaping key WCPFC22 decisions
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) says its technical expertise continues to drive some of the most important proposals...
Pools confirmed for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia
Preparations for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 reached an important milestone Wednesday with confirmation of the six pools that will headline the largest tournament in...
“Documented cases” of exploitation of Filipino fishers on Chinese vessels, says Tuna Commission chief
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has confirmed there are “documented cases of exploitation of Filipino migrant...
WCPFC Chair reassures Pacific communities as Tuna talks intensify in Manila
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Chair Dr Josie Tamate has delivered a clear message to Pacific communities watching...
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