430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific
About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as...
More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military
More Papua New Guinea citizens have been given a green light to join the Australian military as part of strengthening ties between the two...
Israel granted request to become partner in Pacific Islands Forum
Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum as a partner, the Foreign Ministry announces.
The ministry says that Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa informed Foreign...
Beyond Conservation: What the High Seas Treaty Means for Ocean Governance and Security in the Blue Pacific
Nobody lists the foundations when they describe their home, but nothing stands without them.
Across the Pacific, we see the villages, the homes, the community...
Women’s Rugby Impact Beyond Pasifika Summit unites Oceania rugby leaders to grow women’s and girls’ game
Women’s rugby leaders from across Oceania gathered in Sydney for the Impact Beyond Pasifika Women & Girls’ Rugby Summit, a three-day event focused on...
Australia, PNG to turn new alliance into defence and economic action
Australia and Papua New Guinea are meeting in Port Moresby to advance defence, security and economic cooperation under a new alliance that marks a...
U.S takes final step to award first seabed mineral lease sale in American Samoa
The Marine Minerals Administration today issued the final notice for a seabed minerals lease sale offshore American Samoa, covering two areas totaling 31.4 million...
Vanuatu PM says government remains stable amid leadership challenge claims
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat has shut down claims that he could be facing a leadership challenge through a no-confidence vote at the next...
U.S seabed mining bid raises concerns for Cook Islands
A new attempt to authorise deep-seabed mining through United States domestic law could have far-reaching consequences for international ocean governance, Pacific states and the...
Chair Skea warns against excluding vulnerable nations from IPCC decisions
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea has stressed the need for vulnerable countries and small delegations to participate fully in climate...
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SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary
The Pacific Community (SPC) must remain responsive to its members’ priorities and accountable for its work as it approaches its 80th anniversary, Director-General Dr...
Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people
Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair...
Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution
Fiji’s Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of...