WHO fires director in Western Pacific accused of racist misconduct
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has fired its top official in the Western Pacific after the Associated Press reported last year that dozens of...
High Seas Treaty exempts deep-sea mining from stricter environmental rules
Deep-sea mining will be exempted from environmental impact assessment (EIA) measures established under a landmark international oceans treaty, a move campaigners fear could undermine...
Full extent of Vanuatu cyclone damage still being assessed
The full extent of the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones (TCs) Judy and Kevin is yet to be determined, as disaster officials are still...
Time to step up investments in rural communities on the frontline of climate change in the Pacific islands
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is advocating for more investments in small-scale farming communities in the Pacific.
With climate change intensifying and more...
Forum Chair calls for adoption and ratification of High seas treaty to be fast tracked
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown has welcomed the conclusion of the negotiations on the key substantive issues that...
New Caledonia Army Forces act quickly to take aid to Vanuatu
Following the devastation of two Tropical Cyclones in Vanuatu, France has sent humanitarian aid from New Caledonia to help.
The New Caledonian Army Forces were...
Kava significant commodity for Pacific Islands: Fiji’s Assistant Minister Tubuna
Kava is a significant commodity for us in the Pacific Islands.
For Fiji, much of our rich history, cultural events and traditions are rooted in...
Advancing delivery of the East Micronesia Cable project
Representatives from Australia, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Japan, Kiribati, Nauru and the United States of America met Wednesday to push forward the...
The Australian Opposition’s opposition to the Pacific Engagement Visa
By Stephen Howes
Tuesday in Australia’s Parliament the Opposition decided to oppose the supporting legislation to implement the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV), an election commitment...
Fijian Drua re-signs five backline players
The Fijian Drua has re-signed five backline players beyond the current Super Rugby season.
They are Flying Fijians scrum halves Peni Matawalu and Simione Kuruvoli,...
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Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists
Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in...
Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific
Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific’s Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges...
Pacific Private sector warns Ministers of rising costs as fuel crisis dominates talks
Rising energy costs and the impact of the Middle East fuel crisis dominated discussions between Pacific finance ministers and private sector leaders during a...