COP26 president highlights urgency of climate action in the Pacific
By Sanjeshni Kumar
The rest of the world is now waking up to what the Pacific has been warning about for decades.
This statement was...
Nauru confirmed as host of 2026 Micronesian Games
The Micronesian Games Council (MGC) confirmed Nauru will host the 2026 Micronesian Games during a virtual meeting held Saturday, 23 July.
The MGC voted unanimously...
New Zealand’s new far, far north? Tokelau set to decide its future
By Samson Samasoni
Since 1925, Tokelau has been a New Zealand ‘colony’. That’s set to change – but this trio of atolls 500km north...
Pacific forced to deal with consequences of climate change: COP26 President
The Pacific is forced to deal with the consequences of greenhouse gas emissions generated largely by emerging countries that are a long way from...
USP student pleads to COP26 President on the future of the Pacific people
University of the South Pacific (USP) student Salote Nasalo has pleaded to COP26 President Alok Sharma about the future of the Pacific people as...
Monkeypox vaccine: WHO urges countries to share data on effectiveness
As Monkeypox cases reach over 18,000 in 78 countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO)on Wednesday, recommended targeted vaccination for those exposed to someone infected...
PM Mata’afa and delegation arrive in American Samoa for Samoa Talks
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa and delegation that includes five Cabinet Ministers and officials, were welcomed by American Samoa Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga...
Challenges for the Pacific Islands Forum: Between Cohesion and Disintegration?
The Pacific Islands Forum is torn between competing influences. This will have consequences for the Forum’s cohesion.
By Professor Stephanie Lawson
Just a few years...
Fiji 3-1 Solomon Islands: Hosts will face Papua New Guinea in OFC Women’s Nations Cup final
Host nation Fiji will face Papua New Guinea in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 final after beating the Solomon Islands 3-1 in front...
Papua New Guinea advance to Women’s Nations Cup final with 3-0 win over Samoa
Papua New Guinea are into the final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 after beating Samoa 3-0 at the HFC Bank Stadium in...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...