Pacific seeks to ensure ‘wider commitment’ on ocean
The global community needs to “be inspired” to defend the world's oceans ahead of the second United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon at the...
Forum Chair calls for regional solidarity
Fijian Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum Chair Voreqe Bainimarama has called for regional solidarity.
This follows the two-day high-level political dialogue held in Suva,...
INTERVIEW: ‘Deliver the care our ocean needs – together’, urge co-hosts of UN conference
At the end of the month, world leaders, youth, entrepreneurs, and civil society will gather in Lisbon, Portugal, for the second UN Ocean Conference,...
Maroons spoil Blues homecoming to take series opener
Queensland star Cameron Munster stole the show as the Maroons spoiled NSW's return to Accor Stadium, upsetting the Blues 16-10 to take a 1-0...
Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika’s success benefits national teams
World Rugby investment in the establishment of the Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua Super Rugby franchises has been rewarded with 43 players being selected...
Reflections of the Pacific Oceans Commissioner on the state of Blue Ocean Continent
The health of the world’s ocean and the planet continue to suffer as a result of climate change and other anthropogenic pressures.
This remark was...
Tuvalu wants Australia’s help to lead Commonwealth with a climate focus
The Pacific nation of Tuvalu has launched a longshot bid to head the Commonwealth and put climate action firmly on the world’s agenda –...
Making a point: Rosy Akbar on sexism in Fijian parliament
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti
On the eve of the first Pacific Women Leaders meeting, Fiji’s Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar has...
Micronesian members will stay in Pacific Islands Forum
By Samantha Magick
“I think that big dark, dark cloud that has been hanging over the Pacific has evaporated from this meeting.”
That was Federated States...
Fiji PM Bainimarama officiates at the opening of the Samoa High Commission in Fiji
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama opened the new Samoan High Commission at Clarke Street in Suva Tuesday.
“Your new High Commission shows how serious Samoa...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...