Are Marine Protected Areas effective for tuna conservation?
The first-ever quantitative evaluation of the contribution of no-take Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to the conservation of tropical tunas in the western and central...
‘I’m disappointed’: Fiji coach Vern Cotter delivers World Cup blow
New Zealand-born Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji national coach little more than eight months out from the Rugby World Cup in France.
Fiji...
OFC and AFC forge closer ties-more matches between teams from Asia and Oceania
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), that will result in greater cooperation and...
U.S opens embassy in Solomon Islands, Blinken says
The United States has opened an embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence as it seeks to boost diplomatic relations in the...
Australian Government delivers on expanding the Pacific workforce – six monthly early
The Albanese Government has reached a major milestone – six months ahead of schedule – with more than 35,000 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM)...
Climate change: WMO unveils plans for sustainable monitoring of greenhouse gases
A UN-led plan to tackle climate change by radically improving the way heat-trapping atmospheric pollutants are measured all over the planet, is being given...
Forum SG welcomes Kiribati return to the Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed Kiribati's decision to return to the premier political body.
“I am delighted at the announcement on...
Underwater volcano erupts in Vanuatu, triggering warnings for residents, ships and aircraft
Vanuatu's East Epi underwater volcano erupted Wednesday, hurtling ash into the sky and leading authorities to warn ships and aircraft to avoid the area.
“We...
‘No Jab, No Job’ to be removed soon: Fiji AG Turaga
The “No Jab, No Job” policy in Fiji will be removed soon.
This has been confirmed by Attorney-General Siromi Turaga Wednesday.
The AG said the decision...
Fiji Government to re-look at FICAC’s role
The People’s Coalition government will be redefining the role of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said they are in...
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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...