Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers conclude with strong Manubada call to action scaling connectivity for a Prosperous Blue Pacific
Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers have concluded the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers' Meeting (PRETMM6), issuing the Manubada Call to Action to...
Three candidates nominated for Solomon Islands PM’ s election
Three candidates have been nominated for Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s election scheduled for Friday, 15 May 2026.
The candidates are Peter Shanel Agovaka, MP for...
Forum Leaders invoke Biketawa Declaration
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration to support a coordinated regional response to the emerging energy crisis affecting the Pacific region.
Reaffirming...
‘We will be held accountable for our actions’: RFMF commander tells soldiers
Republic of Fiji Military Forces commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says the military must take responsibility for recent incidents that have placed the force...
UK backs Solomon Islands recovery after Cyclone Maila
The United Kingdom has announced major support for the Solomon Islands following the destruction caused by Tropical Cyclone Maila, with funding directed toward emergency...
Media freedom and the Pacific Islands
By Kalafi Moala
The importance of media freedom is recognised each year globally on 03 May.
This year the Pacific Island country of Tonga commemorated Press...
Gold rush at the pool
It was an exhilarating Saturday night at the pool when Fiji swimmers dazzled at the Oceania Swimming Championships at the National Aquatic Centre, in...
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for unity as new govt talks begin, vows to break ‘elite capture’
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale says discussions among political leaders to identify the country’s next Prime Minister are a normal and necessary part...
Outgoing Solomon Islands PM Manele rejects claims he is weak and indecisive
Outgoing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his leadership style, rejecting accusations that he is weak and indecisive and insisting that consultation...
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai, Kilman question France’s commitment on Matthew and Hunter
The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation...
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Pacific Leaders to tighten partner engagement, review regional agencies
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to consider a major overhaul of how the region engages its 21 dialogue...
Food security, Climate finance and transnational crime top Pacific Leaders’ agenda
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Food security, climate action and finance, and transnational crime are expected to be among the key issues Pacific Islands...
Pacific Leaders to decide new rules for regional partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are expected to decide next week where partners will sit within the Forum’s regional architecture,...