Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’
The chair of the Pacific Elders' Voice (PEV) says the argument that religious affinity justifies the Pacific Islands Forum's (PIF) partnership with Israel does...
Australia sees gains in contest with China for Pacific’s ‘great game’
Australia’s “permanent contest” with China for influence in the Pacific region, a challenge compared to the 19th century’s Great Game, has made progress over...
Green Climate Fund Board reappoints Duarte as Executive Director for second term
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has unanimously reappointed Executive Director Mafalda Duarte for a second four-year term, endorsing her reform agenda as the...
Pacific fisheries officials prepare united tuna management position ahead of WCPFC meeting
Pacific fisheries officials have advanced regional proposals on tuna allocation, bigeye tuna management and fisheries compliance ahead of next month's Western and Central Pacific...
U.S warns Pacific facing growing threat from drug cartels
The United States has warned that drug cartels and narcoterrorist groups are expanding their reach into the Pacific, urging greater regional attention and stronger...
Pacific demands justice for nuclear test survivors
Pacific nations have been urged to unite in demanding justice, compensation and support for communities affected by decades of nuclear weapons testing.
Fiji’s Minister for...
Pacific civil society calls for suspension of Israel’s Forum partnership
A coalition of Pacific civil society organisations is calling on Pacific Islands Forum leaders to suspend engagement with Israel, arguing that the partnership undermines...
Ukraine gains sectoral partner status in Pacific Islands Forum
Ukraine has been granted sectoral partner status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new channel for cooperation with Pacific countries on food...
GCF financing tops USD$3 billion for consecutive record year as reforms continue to deliver
The 46th Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board meeting has approved 21 projects, accredited 16 new partners, and adopted policies to set the stage for...
Pacific pride on the line as Tonga 13 and Toa Sāmoa clash in Sunday Sydney blockbuster
A sold-out CommBank Stadium in Parramatta is providing the stage on Sunday for what’s being described as the most anticipated clash of the Rugby...
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Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment...
New Commonwealth cancer report warns of rising cases, calls for urgent investment to save...
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Constitution Review Commission report was never a draft Constitution: Fiji A-G
Fiji Attorney-General Sevuloni Valenitabua says the Constitution Review Commission’s (CRC) Report should not be regarded as a draft Constitution.
He said the commission was mandated...