Pacific dealing with runaway climate crisis: Forum Chair
By Pita Ligaiula
As the Pacific emerge from the grip of COVID-19 our region remain in a state of turmoil, says Fijian Prime Minister...
China influenced Kiribati exit from Pacific Islands Forum, MP claims
Kiribati’s decision to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum on the eve of the event was an extreme move driven by pressure from China,...
PIF must remain united: Wong
The region is stronger together says Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Penny Wong.
Wong made the comments following Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue with associate...
USP “students are hurting” says Pro Chancellor
By Samantha Magick
As Pacific leaders meet in Suva to discuss deepening regionalism through the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, USP, the region’s...
Pacific crop resilience supported though climate aid
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta have announced the first investment from the recently boosted $1.3 billion (US$793...
UN Chief commend strong, united voice of the Pacific on climate change
By Pita Ligaiula
United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres has commended the strong, united voice of the Pacific on climate change.
Addressing the Pacific Islands...
Pacific summit: Suva near to bursting as PIF meeting turns Fiji’s pandemic bust to boom
With the biggest regional event in years in town, there’s a buzz on the streets of the Fijian capital that hasn’t been felt since...
U.S Vice President Harris to address the Forum Leaders Meeting
U.S Vice President Kamala Harris will address the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Wednesday.
The Vice President will underscore the commitment of the United...
Marshall Islands prevents itself from participating in Forum
Marshall Islands President David Kabua would have attended this week's first in-person meeting of Pacific Islands Forum leaders if members of his own government...
“We absolutely must preserve the unity of the Forum”
By Nic Maclellan
For Jean-Christophe Bouissou, Vice President of French Polynesia, the 51st Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to highlight the ongoing challenge of...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a...
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...