Fiji officially opens Embassy in Israel
In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu,...
U.S moves to reinvigorate Pacific partnership with big pledges in Port Moresby
The United States has rolled out a sweeping package of economic, security, and health commitments to Pacific Island nations, signalling what it calls a “reinvigorated” partnership...
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.
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Palau Senate rejects key President Whipps appointments, Deepening executive-legislative rift
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U.S bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry
The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S, accusing him of corruption linked to...