21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit paddles together for stronger Micronesia
On 13 February 2023, the government of the Federated States of Micronesia hosted the 21st Micronesian Presidents’ Summit or MPS in Palikir.
Operating under the...
Biden visit to Pacific will push back China inroads in region, experts say
A visit by United States President Joe Biden to the Pacific this year will significantly push back against China’s inroads in the region, experts...
How digital economy can improve livelihoods in the Pacific
UNCTAD sets out the policy actions needed for more people in the region to benefit from digital technologies.
UNCTAD published the first Pacific edition of...
Fiji Drua escape Force fightback 48- 38
The Western Force went down fighting against an entertaining Fijian Drua. Spink and Williams impressing for the full 80, navigating space and powering through...
Fiji 7s coach Gollings names four debutantes for LA and Vancouver 7s
Fijian 7s Coach Ben Gollings has included four debutantes in his 13-member squad for Los Angeles and Vancouver tournaments.
Army duo, Anasa Qaranivalu and Rokoua...
‘Unknown’ underdogs have high hopes for OFC Champions League Qualifying tournament in Samoa
Ilaoa &To'omata have flown under the radar but see themselves as dark horses for the Oceania Champions League qualifying tournament starting in Apia Samoa...
Uncertainty fogs Fiji Opposition leadership
The decision on whether Fiji Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama will remain as a Member of Parliament hangs in the balance.
Today, outside Parliament, senior members...
Samoa’s police chief calls for government to repeal criminal defamation law
By Joyetter Feagaimaali’i
Samoa’s police chief wants the Pacific island country’s government to repeal a criminal libel law that has been criticised as a...
Australia announces 3,000 visas for Pacific workers as part of moves to counter China’s regional influence
A new visa will allow up to 3,000 people from the Pacific region to migrate to Australia as permanent residents each year, under a...
Fiji to host the Pacific Islands Forum Special Leaders’ Retreat
Fiji’s Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Sitiveni Rabuka is preparing to mark a milestone moment in regionalism, as he...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...