Fiji deputy PM Gavoka highlights the value of oceans
Recognising the need to unlock the economic potential of Fiji's blue economy and catalyse ocean related private sector development, the Fiji Government, in collaboration...
Commonwealth countries work to move the dial forward on cervical cancer
The theme for World Cancer Day this year is “Closing the Care Gap”. It is the same theme as last year, and indeed will...
OFC launches Social Responsibility strategy – Power of Football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched the Power of Football strategy, an ambitious programme to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and communities across...
Pacific Games to be legacy for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands will have 24 leaders of the Pacific nations meet for the 2023 Pacific Games to be held from 10 November to 02...
Sustainability programme to be launched for Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games
The Solomon Islands National University (SINU) is set to release a "Safe Green Games" campaign with the Government Services Integration Committee (GSIC) prior to...
Patient persistent Pacific research and diplomacy moves shipping ambition
The Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Solomon Islands lodged new submissions at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)this week, calling for greatly increased...
Fukushima water on agenda as Japan PM meets Cook Islands PM Brown, RMI Minister Kabua, and Forum SG Puna
Talks between Japan and the Pacific are expected to continue as the clock ticks closer for the controversial planned discharge of treated but still...
Vanuatu foreign Minister wants ‘yes or no’ answer to ULMWP application
Vanuatu’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jotham Napat, said he is considering visiting Suva, Honiara and Port Moresby to personally get a “yes or no”...
Pacific Fisheries officials discuss Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels
Fiji's Fisheries and Forestry Minister Kalaveti Vodo Ravu Tuesday opened a two-day workshop on 'Labour Standards on Fishing Vessels' for over 50 representatives from...
Parties to the Nauru Agreement set for to open new HQ in Marshalls’ capital
The capital of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, will host the first in-person annual meeting of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) since 2019...
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Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific’s Ocean of Peace vision
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned whether the Pacific can maintain its vision of becoming an Ocean of...
The ocean wealth that keeps leaving Micronesia
By Joyce McClure
More than 50 percent of the world’s tuna supply comes from the western and central Pacific Ocean, making it the most...
Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was ‘destabilising’ as...
Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was “destabilising”, citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response.
Speaking in an interview...