Ikanivere wins top award for Fijian Drua
In a night filled with celebration and recognition, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s hooker, Tevita Ikanivere, emerged as the shining star, claiming the top...
Time for visa free travel to Australia and NZ has now arrived – Fiji deputy PM Prasad
Australia and New Zealand must be part of the Pacific story and a starting point for that must be visa free access to Pacific...
12 Pacific maritime boundaries yet to be finalised: Forum SG
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says securing our maritime boundaries, remains a key priority concern for the Pacific Islands Forum.
“We have a total of...
PNG PM Marape affirms Japan’s efforts in managing nuclear waste
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed the capacity of Japan in upholding international standards while it rehabilitates radioactive wastewater from its...
Climate Change: Rising sea levels threaten Tuvalu’s existence
Scientists say the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is bearing the brunt of climate change more than just about anywhere else in the world.
For...
Forum, PIF independent experts and IAEA discuss science around Fukushima wastewater
Questions on the process and data linked to the proposed discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean by Japan continue to be...
Operation begins in Japan’s Fukushima to test contaminated water discharge equipment
The operator of Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant began trialing the equipment to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the Pacific amid fierce opposition...
Former PNG PM Peter O’Neill charged with three counts of giving false evidence
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister, Peter O'Neill, has been charged with three counts of giving false evidence under oath, after a commission of...
Fiji PM re-assigned Lenora Qereqeretabua as Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister
In an effort to continue to strengthen governance and enhance Cabinet’s performance, Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a minor reshuffle within the...
Pacific leaders and institute questions Australia’s climate engagement
Pacific island leaders and institutes are concerned whether Australia’s engagement to tackle climate change is genuine.
The Australia Institute, a left-wing public policy think tank...
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Pacific fisheries Ministers push for stronger partnerships and reform at development symposium
The Chair of the Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting(FFCMM) and Niue Minister for Natural Resources, Mona Ainuu, has called for stronger alignment between Pacific...
Fiji Fisheries Minister calls for greater value from Tuna at development partners symposium
Fiji’s Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu has called for stronger coordination and investment to ensure Pacific countries capture greater economic value from...
Tuna is the “common currency” of the blue Pacific: FFA DG Pakop
The Director-General of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Noan Pakop, has called for deeper coordination and strategic alignment between Pacific Island countries and development...