Fifth briefing session by Japan on plans to release contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Islands Forum Members received a fifth virtual briefing from the Government of Japan on 20 September 2022 regarding its plan to release over...
Six home games confirmed for Fiji, both 2022 finalists inbound!
The Fijian Drua will mount its second Super Rugby Pacific campaign with six home games locked in for Fiji in 2023.
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Australian PM’s XIII Men beat spirited PNG PM’s XIII Men
The Australian Prime Minister’s XIII Men’s side proved far too strong in the end, but had to work hard at times for a 64-14...
New Zealand win OFC U-19 Championship 2022 with 3-0 victory over Fiji
New Zealand have won the OFC U-19 Championship 2022 after a 3-0 win over Fiji at Stade Pater in Papeete, Tahiti.
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Vanuatu makes historic call for treaty to end the fossil fuel era
Today, Vanuatu called on other nations to join them in establishing a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a proposed international mechanism that aims to explicitly...
Kiribati calls for an end to nuclear weapons at UN General Assembly
The president of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, has called for an end to the use of nuclear weapons during his speech at the 77th session...
Bmobile provides MASI with $60k worth of Communication support to hosting Pacific Media Summit
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) received communication support from telecommunication provider, Bmobile to successfully host the Pacific Media Summit (PMS) which was...
As tiny Tuvalu sinks, PM fights to save the archipelago’s identity
The flag of Tuvalu contains nine yellow stars -- one for each of the islands that make up the tiny Pacific archipelago, home to...
Palau calls for greater U.S support as it renegotiates bilateral agreement
Pacific Island Palau, which is at the centre of the geostrategic struggle between the U,S and China, called on Wednesday for more US support...
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern surprises at Pacific Islands Forum launch where leaders warn emitters: ‘Save us and you save yourselves’
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a surprise appearance at a Pacific Islands Forum event in New York, joining Pacific leaders as they...
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SPC official calls for Pacific Education systems ready for Climate, AI and labour mobility
The Pacific must build education systems that are resilient, evidence-informed, culturally grounded and future-ready to respond to climate change, labour mobility and rapid technological...
Australian media report questions $4.2 million cost of Fiji Climate talks
Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is facing scrutiny over plans to spend more than AUD$4.2 million (US$2.94 million) on accommodation and meeting facilities...
Amata reaffirms Opposition to Seabed mining in American Samoa waters
American Samoa Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata has reaffirmed her opposition to seabed mining in the waters surrounding the territory, saying her position has remained consistent...