France defers referendum on new statute for New Caledonia
Plans to hold a referendum in New Caledonia next year on a new statute for the territory are being abandoned.
The French Junior Overseas Minister,...
Greenpeace slams shock decision to green-light deep sea mining
Deep sea mining could begin in the Pacific as early as this month after a shock decision from regulators to allow The Metals Company...
Foreign ministers to meet in support of Pacific Island nations
Japan, the United States, Britain, Australia and New Zealand are arranging a meeting of their foreign ministers in New York to support Pacific Island...
Japan, Palau underscore importance of cross-Taiwan Strait stability
Japan and Taiwan's Pacific ally Palau on Friday underscored the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait while reaffirming their opposition to...
Five killed as powerful earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shook Papua New Guinea, damaging buildings, triggering landslides and killing at least five people.
The United States Geological Survey said the...
No Constitutional Infringement: Vanuatu Chief Justice Lunabek
- The Vanuatu Supreme Court has dismissed the urgent constitutional application of the 27 signatories of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Bob Loughman.
Chief...
Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders to meet in Honolulu
The leaders of nations and territories across the Pacific will be gathering from 12-14 September for the 12th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL),...
Forum SG Henry Puna statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
It's with deep sadness, respect, and gratitude that I, the Forum secretariat families and our Pacific nations join the world in mourning the passing...
Fiji and Australia crowned Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 champions in Cape Town
Fiji and Australia were crowned Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 winners in the men’s and women’s events respectively as they both defeated reigning champions...
Kiribati has no judiciary and Australian lawyers are fired up
The Albanese government has put great effort into repairing relations with Australia’s Pacific neighbours, which might explain its silence over what is happening in...
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Sea level rise could redefine sovereignty, but Pacific leaders are pushing back
Sea level rise is no longer just an environmental crisis for the Pacific; it is a legal challenge striking at the heart of sovereignty,...
Tonga launches e-passport project to boost security
The Kingdom of Tonga has officially begun its e-passport journey.
Tonga convened the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for the Tonga e-passport Project, a...
Trust and cooperation needed for Pacific Climate action
Climate mobility processes will attract greater support if it is recognised as a security and stability concern.
Participants at a regional workshop in Fiji heard...