History for Wallis-et-Futuna as Chair of the Fifth SPREP Executive Board Meeting
For the first time in its history, Wallis-et-Futuna is chairing the Fifth Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Executive Board Meeting (EBM).
Wallis-et-Futuna...
‘Flawed’ funding system keeping smaller nations on sidelines of FIFA civil war
Former Papua New Guinea international Alex Davani says some of the smaller soccer federations have kept quiet during FIFA’s civil war because they fear...
Pacific Games council give Tahiti prep the thumbs-up
The Pacific Games Council has given the thumbs-up to Tahiti's preparation for the 2027 Pacific Games.
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Pacific Ministers push stronger fisheries protection and maritime boundaries
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers are calling for urgent action to protect fisheries, strengthen ocean governance and secure maritime boundaries as Pacific countries face...
Forum Foreign Ministers call for urgent capitalisation of PRF, as region targets economic independence
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Solomon Islands plans regional fuel hub in Solomon Islands
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Pacific Foreign Ministers push stronger nuclear language after China missile test
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Polling booths open in Cook Islands
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PNG Government floats idea for visa reciprocity: PM Marape
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to establish a policy of reciprocity in its visa arrangements with other countries, says Prime Minister James Marape.
Marape...
U.S report says Samoa needs faster publication of year-end financial report
Samoa has met key fiscal transparency requirements but needs to improve the timely publication of its end-of-year financial report, according to the 2026 Fiscal...
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