Vanuatu declares six months state of emergency, takes stock of damage after double blow from cyclones
Vanuatu’s government has declared a six-month national emergency after back-to-back tropical cyclones battered homes, overturned light planes and uprooted trees, triggering an influx of...
Forum family stands in solidarity with Vanuatu: Chair Cook Islands PM
The latest cyclones which have ravaged Vanuatu, as well as an earthquake, in the four days from 01 – 04 March, should drive home...
Pacific Islands Forum to observe Federated States of Micronesia General Election
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will observe the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) General Election Tuesday, 07 March 2023.
The Forum Team is lead by...
Australia signs grant agreement with the PIF to improve e-commerce data and accessibility in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIF) and Australia have signed a grant agreement to improve E-commerce Statistics in the Pacific.
The funding agreement worth AUD$84,000(US$56,505)...
Sea of Western flags in Oceania?
By Greg Fry and Terence Wesley-Smith
In his recently published article “Sea of many flags”, the Head of the ANU National Security College Rory Medcalf...
Pools revealed for Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2023
The pools for the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens 2023 were revealed on Monday, with 28 teams to compete at the Hong Kong Stadium from...
Argentina celebrate successful gold hunt at HSBC Canada Sevens
Argentina were celebrating a second successive Canada Sevens title after beating France in a thrilling, end-to-end final at BC Place.
Victorious Argentina captain Matthias Osadczuk...
Appointment of Baron Waqa to PIF leadership subject to ‘more review and considerations’, says FSM president
The president of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has defended Micronesian leaders' controversial choice for head of the Pacific Islands Forum, but said...
Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – Stories of survival emerge
People in Vanuatu remain optimistic about their future after two destructive cyclones in two days left parts of the Pacific nation in ruins.
Authorities are...
High seas treaty: historic deal to protect international waters finally reached at UN
It has been almost two decades in the making but on Saturday night in New York, after days of gruelling round-the-clock talks, UN member...
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SPC official calls for Pacific Education systems ready for Climate, AI and labour mobility
The Pacific must build education systems that are resilient, evidence-informed, culturally grounded and future-ready to respond to climate change, labour mobility and rapid technological...
Australian media report questions $4.2 million cost of Fiji Climate talks
Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is facing scrutiny over plans to spend more than AUD$4.2 million (US$2.94 million) on accommodation and meeting facilities...
Amata reaffirms Opposition to Seabed mining in American Samoa waters
American Samoa Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has reaffirmed her opposition to seabed mining in the waters surrounding the territory, saying her position has remained consistent...