U.S lawmakers back closer coordination with Pacific islands to counter China
A bipartisan group of U.S senators has proposed legislation to support establishment of national security councils in strategic Pacific island states that are home...
Forum Economic Ministers Suva bound for FEMM 2023
The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) will convene at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Fiji for their annual meeting, this week to discuss the...
Nauru Airlines eyes growth in the Pacific as carrier launches new freighter plane at Brisbane Airport
Brisbane-based Nauru Airlines has marked the beginning of a new chapter as a growing freight carrier with the addition of Australia's first Boeing 737-800F...
Conserving Hope: Nadogo District declares Islands as Turtle sanctuaries to revive Endangered populations
In a landmark declaration, the communities of Nadogo District representing 22 traditional tribes (yavusas), united to declare Nukuvadra and Katawaqa islands as community protected...
Manu Samoa World Cup squad announced
Manu Samoa head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has announced a 32 men squad for the Rugby World Cup which includes Ben Lam and Lima...
Fiji batter 14-man Japan to sweep Pacific Nations Cup
A formidable Fijian side have taken down Japan 35-12 to secure a clean sweep at the final game of the Pacific Nations Cup in...
Four-try Samoa down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
Samoa ran in four tries as they continued their preparations for the World Cup with a 34-9 bonus-point win over Tonga in the final...
Alliance for Future Generations condemns Fiji Prime Minister’s Support for Fukushima Nuclear Waste Water Disposal
The Alliance for Future Generations (AFG) is deeply concerned by the recent statement made by Fiji's Prime Minister, expressing satisfaction with Japan's plans to...
U.S, allies block major UN development declaration
The United States, United Kingdom, and a handful of allied powers have blocked agreement on a draft declaration that advocates the need to accelerate...
150 New Zealand Police to assist Samoa during CHOGM 2024
The New Zealand Government is to provide 150 police officers to assist Samoa’s police during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia...
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Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal
A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until...
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa passes resolution opposing deep-sea mining
The Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa, the largest church denomination in the territory, has formally declared its strong opposition to deep-sea mining within...
U.S rejects sovereignty fears over Solomons Shiprider deal
The United States has insisted its newly signed Shiprider Agreement with Solomon Islands is designed to strengthen, not undermine, the country’s sovereignty.
And it says...