Wenda welcomes Forum leader’s West Papua stand, warns credibility at risk
United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) President Benny Wenda has welcomed the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ communique reaffirming their 2019 call for...
Pacific Youth demand urgent action on migration and employment at Global Forum
At the XV Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) in Riohacha, Colombia, Pacific youth leaders delivered their strongest warning yet: the future of...
Forum Leaders endorse ICJ Climate ruling, urge countries to step up
Forum Leaders have hailed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change as a landmark win for the region and urged...
OACPS marks 50 years with new Brussels headquarters
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) has secured a new headquarters in Brussels, a milestone that leaders say reflects a revitalised...
Pacific Leaders push fisheries growth, back Kava declaration
Forum Leaders have agreed to ramp up efforts to secure greater economic returns from the region’s fisheries while backing a new regional declaration on...
Forum Leaders push urgency on Maritime boundaries, Back BBNJ treaty ratification
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to finalising all outstanding maritime boundaries and continental shelf submissions, calling the move critical to protecting...
Forum Leaders push gender equality, endorse new standing agenda items
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have recommitted to gender equality, making it a permanent feature of their agenda and calling for stronger inclusion of women’s...
Forum Leaders sound alarm on drug crisis, Call for coordinated action
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have issued a blunt warning that illegal drugs are becoming a major threat to the region’s security, health, and social stability.
In...
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt sworn in as new Samoa PM
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt was sworn in on Tuesday as Samoa’s new prime minister, alongside 31 successful candidates of his Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa...
Forum Leaders back Indonesia’s sovereignty, Push for 2026 West Papua visit
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their recognition of Indonesia’s sovereignty over West Papua while pushing for a long-delayed human rights mission to...
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SPREP regrets U.S exit, warns Pacific still in Climate emergency
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the regional body, while...
SPC welcomes Dr Paula Vivili as 23rd Director-General
The Pacific Community (SPC) has formally welcomed Dr Paula Vivili as its 23rd Director-General following his arrival in Noumea, New Caledonia, home to SPC...
A realm of possibility: Can deep-sea mining take place in 2026?
By Aaliyah Rogan
Deep-sea mining could optimistically begin ramping up from late 2026 to early 2027, according to Ilya Epikhim, Principal at Arthur D. Little.
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