Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati’s departure from Pacific Forum
The four Micronesian nations are “saddened” by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body (PIF), the Federated States of Micronesia...
Kiribati’s exit ‘not an ideal situation’: Samoa PM Fiame Mata’afa
By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong
The shocking exit of Kiribati from the Pacific Islands Forum’s membership was “not an ideal situation”, Samoan...
U.S announces new embassies in major Pacific push as it jostles with China for influence in region
The U.S has announced a major step-up in its engagement with the Pacific region, including the establishment of new embassies in Kiribati and Tonga,...
Pacific islands youth “cannot wait” for climate change action, Vanuatu says
The leader of Vanuatu, pushing to take climate change to the international court, said the slow pace of international negotiations over emissions reduction was...
Pacific dealing with runaway climate crisis: Forum Chair
By Pita Ligaiula
As the Pacific emerge from the grip of COVID-19 our region remain in a state of turmoil, says Fijian Prime Minister...
China influenced Kiribati exit from Pacific Islands Forum, MP claims
Kiribati’s decision to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum on the eve of the event was an extreme move driven by pressure from China,...
PIF must remain united: Wong
The region is stronger together says Australian Foreign Affairs Minister, Senator Penny Wong.
Wong made the comments following Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Dialogue with associate...
USP “students are hurting” says Pro Chancellor
By Samantha Magick
As Pacific leaders meet in Suva to discuss deepening regionalism through the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, USP, the region’s...
Pacific crop resilience supported though climate aid
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta have announced the first investment from the recently boosted $1.3 billion (US$793...
UN Chief commend strong, united voice of the Pacific on climate change
By Pita Ligaiula
United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres has commended the strong, united voice of the Pacific on climate change.
Addressing the Pacific Islands...
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Pacific shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...