Death toll from Maui wildfire reaches 93, making it the deadliest in the U.S in more than 100 years
Hawaii officials urged tourists to avoid traveling to Maui as many hotels prepared to house evacuees and first responders on the island that faces...
Call for a review of the ‘regional architecture’ to address the needs of Forum Members
By Pita Ligaiula
With so many regional plans, strategies, frameworks – and now the 2050 Strategy, some Pacific countries are concerned with very less implementation...
‘Going gets tough’ for Pacific partners at Finance Forum
Tough questions need to be asked as the Pacific confronts climate change, lack of progress in sustainable development and the growing vulnerabilities in the...
U.S to open expanded aid mission to Pacific island countries
The U.S aid agency will open its expanded mission to Pacific island countries this week, aiming to show commitment to a region that now...
UK supports Climate Finance for the Pacific
The British High Commission in Suva has announced a package of partnership support that will improve Pacific Island Countries access to and absorption of...
Pacific Engagement Visa programme advances in parliament – McDonald
The Pacific Engagement Visa programme which could pave the way for 3,000 Pacific Islanders to gain citizenship in Australia is going through parliamentary processes...
Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in office
By Leilani Reklai
The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...
Marshall Islands fisheries agency wins ‘Stop IUU Fishing’ award
The Marshall Islands fisheries authority was honored with an international award last week recognizing its work to prevent illegal fishing.
At a ceremony during the...
Q&A: U.S considering security guarantees for three Pacific Island nations
U.S Congress is reviewing a proposal from President Joe Biden to create new security guarantees for three Pacific Island states: the Marshall Islands, Micronesia...
Visa-free Pacific essential for investment
The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) recognised the desire of some members for a visa-free Pacific.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman...
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UN Climate chief calls for faster shift to renewables as conflict and climate drive...
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has called for a faster global transition to renewable energy, warning that conflict, climate change and fossil...
SPC launches Samoa Education data system to strengthen Planning and decision-making
The Pacific Community (SPC) says the launch of the Samoa Education Management Information System (SEMIS) marks a major step in strengthening education planning, management...
Bougainville leaders endorse final position and recommend 2030 Independence declaration date
The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum (BILCF) has endorsed the final Bougainville position and recommended 01 September 2030 as the proposed date for Bougainville's...