Cook Islands election: Mark Brown still ‘preferred PM’
Cook Islands Party (CIP) leader and caretaker Prime Minister Mark Brown leads as the preferred Prime Minister in a poll conducted by Cook Islands...
PNA opens search for new CEO to lead Tuna Fisheries office
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) has opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead its office and strengthen the organisation’s...
Samoa hosts WCPFC Scientific Committee meeting
Samoa is hosting the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Scientific Committee meeting, bringing together delegates from 26 countries to consider key fisheries...
PINA VACANCY | Business Development Consultant
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The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) is seeking an experienced Business Development Consultant to help shape the organisation’s future commercial direction. The...
Two-way battle: No clear majority as Cook Islands prepares to head to the polls
An exclusive poll reveals a tight election with no clear winner, as the surging Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) challenges the governing Cook Islands...
Pacific stands together to strengthen global voice
Standing together to present the Pacific’s interests to the world was the key takeaway for Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi...
Philippines proposes ministerial-level ASEAN-PIF dialogue
The Philippines is pushing for stronger co-operation between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), including a proposed...
Palau draws on Vanuatu’s experience to advance climate finance priorities
Palau is drawing on Vanuatu’s experience to improve how climate projects are selected, financed and managed as the country begins moving its national priorities...
Diego Mesa Puyo selected as next Global Environment Facility CEO and Chairperson
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council has announced the selection of Diego Mesa Puyo as the family of funds' next CEO and Chairperson.
Mesa Puyo,...
PNG Chiefs sign international star Brian To’o
The PNG Chiefs have secured one of rugby league’s most respected Pacific stars, with Samoan international Brian To’o joining the club as Chiefs Player...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
- Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among...