Papua New Guinea hopes to sign defence agreement during Biden visit
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign a defense cooperation agreement with the United States during President Joe Biden’s stop over in the Pacific island...
Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time
The next UN climate summit will be the first to consider health issues in depth, with a meeting of global health ministers to highlight...
Former Fiji AG Sayed-Khaiyum released on bail
Fiji’s former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was granted $10,000 (US$5,000)non-cash bail Tuesday.
Sayed-Khaiyum appeared before Chief Magistrate Wahleen George in Suva Magistrates Court.
Acting Director of Public...
Tuna Bites: Celebrating Tuna’s significance in Pacific cuisine
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) are launching the “Tuna Bites'” campaign to celebrate the UN World Tuna...
Global Tuna Fisheries—worth $40 billion a Year—Still face threats
World Tuna Day and UN meeting offer chance to applaud management progress while urging more action
By Grantly Galland Senior Officer International Fisheries
For decades, tuna...
Pacific Islands Forum SG Henry Puna message, World Press Freedom Day 2023
Today the world remembers the importance of a free and independent media as the cornerstone of thriving and healthy democracies. For our developing and...
World Rugby Pacific Challenge ready to return in Apia
Samoa will host a men’s international tournament for the first time in 13 years when the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023 gets underway on...
Gold Coast to host 2023 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship
Four nations will battle for supremacy in the region's pinnacle premier women's rugby competition, the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship.
The Gold Coast City Council and...
Pacific Games Organising Committee, FIJI TV announce Fiji Broadcast rights for Sol2023 PG
The 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee (GOC) is pleased to announce that Fiji Television Limited (FIJI TV) has acquired the broadcast rights for the...
Cook Islands announces dates and theme for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
The Government of the Cook Islands has announced that it will host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) from 06 - 10...
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