Fiji’s Home Affairs Minister Tikoaduadua pledges support to RFMF
Fiji’s Minister of Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua, has reassured the Republic of Fiji Military (RFMF) Commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai that he would support the...
New Zealand PM to look into Pacific overstayer petition
New Zealand's new Prime Minister has agreed to look at an overstayer petition that was launched by Pacific community leaders almost three years ago.
The...
Are Marine Protected Areas effective for tuna conservation?
The first-ever quantitative evaluation of the contribution of no-take Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to the conservation of tropical tunas in the western and central...
‘I’m disappointed’: Fiji coach Vern Cotter delivers World Cup blow
New Zealand-born Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji national coach little more than eight months out from the Rugby World Cup in France.
Fiji...
OFC and AFC forge closer ties-more matches between teams from Asia and Oceania
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), that will result in greater cooperation and...
U.S opens embassy in Solomon Islands, Blinken says
The United States has opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence as it seeks to boost diplomatic relations in the...
Australian Government delivers on expanding the Pacific workforce – six monthly early
The Albanese Government has reached a major milestone – six months ahead of schedule – with more than 35,000 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)...
Climate change: WMO unveils plans for sustainable monitoring of greenhouse gases
A UN-led plan to tackle climate change by radically improving the way heat-trapping atmospheric pollutants are measured all over the planet, is being given...
Forum SG welcomes Kiribati return to the Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed Kiribati's decision to return to the premier political body.
“I am delighted at the announcement on...
Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu, triggering warnings for residents, ships and aircraft
Vanuatu's East Epi underwater volcano erupted Wednesday, hurtling ash into the sky and leading authorities to warn ships and aircraft to avoid the area.
“We...
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Taiwan’s return to Pacific Islands Forum should demonstrate its strategic value
Pacific Islands a ‘triple junction’ of climate risk, ocean governance, and geopolitical competition
By Jack Huang
Taiwan’s return to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in 2026...
Western Force go down to Drua in thriller as NRL star Lomax debuts
Zac Lomax has been unable to inspire the Western Force to victory in his professional rugby union debut as they went down to the...
Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...