Talks on net zero shipping framework shelved as nations fail to reach consensus
Talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on adopting new global rules to cut greenhouse gas emissions from ships ended Friday without agreement, as...
Dr Paula Vivili appointed as Director-General of the Pacific Community
Chair of SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister responsible for His Majesty’s Armed Forces of...
PM Rabuka reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to health and well-being in the Pacific
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka last night reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to advancing health and well-being across the Pacific.
The Prime Minister conveyed these remarks while...
Solomon Islands Pledge and Marshall Islands ratifies PRF Treaty
Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display this week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)...
Charges laid against Fiji deputy PM Kamikamica
Charges have been laid against Fiji deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica.
According to the Magistrates Court cause list, Kamikamica has been charged by FICAC.
He is...
Bula try blitz sets new Test record for Fiji in big win
Fullback Jahream Bula has scored four tries to set a new Test record for Fiji in a 44-24 win over Cook Islands.
No Bati player...
New Nauru Government sworn in as President David Adeang announces Cabinet
The newly re-elected President of Nauru, David Adeang has officially announced his Cabinet on Thursday, unveiling a team tasked with steering the Pacific Island...
“For the Pacific, By the Pacific”: Forum SG unveil landmark Pacific Resilience Facility at IMF
The establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) represents a defining moment for the Blue Pacific region, as Forum Leaders and international partners gathered...
Pacific push for stronger, fairer, and Sustainable Tuna Industry at PTF 2025
This week, Pacific Ministers, fisheries experts, and regional partners gathered in Nadi for the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF 2025), united by a common...
Palau calls for scaled-up Climate finance and urgent action to keep 1.5°C alive
Palau’s Minister for Environment, Steven Victor, speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), has called for urgent, tangible action ahead...
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SPREP regrets U.S exit, warns Pacific still in Climate emergency
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the regional body, while...
SPC welcomes Dr Paula Vivili as 23rd Director-General
The Pacific Community (SPC) has formally welcomed Dr Paula Vivili as its 23rd Director-General following his arrival in Noumea, New Caledonia, home to SPC...
A realm of possibility: Can deep-sea mining take place in 2026?
By Aaliyah Rogan
Deep-sea mining could optimistically begin ramping up from late 2026 to early 2027, according to Ilya Epikhim, Principal at Arthur D. Little.
This...