‘Time will tell if the U.S follows through’: Forum SG Puna
The Pacific Islands Forum secretary general says time will tell if the U.S will follow through with its latest Pacific funding pledge.
Henry Puna has...
PM Sogavare’s absence will not affect SoIomon Islands ability to receive support from U.S, says PIF SG
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare’s absence from the Second Pacific Islands Forum-U. S Summit will not in any way affect Solomon Islands ability...
2050 strategy to be endorsed in the Cook Islands, Tonga to be the next host for PIF Leaders Meeting
The implementation plan for the 2050 strategy is being finalised and will be endorsed by Forum leaders during their convening in the Cook Islands...
Australia, PNG work to ink delayed defence pact
Australia is looking to wrap up negotiations with Papua New Guinea over a new defence security pact with Defence Minister Richard Marles set to...
Prominent PNG lawyer Paraka jailed for 20 years for misusing K162 million state money
Prominent Papua New Guinea lawyer, Paul Paraka has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
He was eventually sentenced Thursday by the National Court following...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama, Qiliho judgement next Thursday
Resident Magistrate Seini Puamau will deliver her judgement in the trial of former Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner of Police Sitiveni...
Partnerships, recovery, and growth to 2050 for regional trade – Pacific trade officials prepare agenda for 2023 Forum Trade Ministerial
Pacific trade officials have completed two days of intensive meetings in Suva in preparation for the Pacific ACP Trade Ministers (PACPTMM) and Forum Trade...
Asia-Pacific’s climate cash conundrum: Why funding remains elusive
Despite years of voicing concerns, vulnerable nations grapple with a maze of red tape and resource hurdles.
By Subel Rai Bhandari
The global climate adaptation week...
Radradra in doubt for Portugal, Flying Fijians qualify for 2027 RWC
The Flying Fijians coaching staff is expected to make minimal changes to their matchday 23 against Portugal in their last Rugby World Cup pool...
Fijians playing for more than a result after tragic loss
By Iliesa Tora
The Flying Fijians will be playing for more than just a win against Portugal on Monday morning in Toulouse.
Players have rallied...
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