Building a secure, inclusive Pacific-addressing gender inequality in COVID-19 times: with Forum Gender Specialist, Dr Fiona Hukula
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges in our sea of islands, but it has also presented us the opportunity to build on our...
IAEA chief: AUKUS could set precedent for pursuit of nuclear submarines
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog has said other states could follow Australia’s example and seek to build nuclear-powered submarines, raising serious proliferation...
Vern Cotter remains Flying Fijians Head Coach and will work closely with Gareth Baber for the November campaign
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU), CEO John O’Connor today confirmed that he has received numerous queries regarding the status and involvement of Flying Fijians...
Fijian Drua unveil new brand identity for team ahead of entry to Super Rugby Pacific
The Fijian Drua, Super Rugby’s newest franchise, have today unveiled a distinct new brand identity, paying homage to the origins of the franchise name.
The...
Marshall Islands calls for global collaboration on twin crises
The Marshall Islands is urging collective global action over both the climate crisis and the pandemic.
A low lying island country which has been a...
NZ climate grants $1.3bn welcomed by Cook Islands Prime Minister
Cook Islands Prime Minister and COP 26 Pacific Political Champion for Climate Finance, Mark Brown, has welcomed New Zealand's recent announcement of $1.3bn (US$920...
Fiji records 146 COVID cases over three days
Fiji has recorded 146 new COVID-19 cases between 16 - 18 October.
This, according to Permanent secretary for Health Dr James Fong.
“Since the last update,...
Majority of Pacific homes affected by economic fallout from COVID-19 pandemic
The health impacts of COVID-19 are well known in places like Fiji and Papua New Guinea but even Pacific countries with no community transmission...
Fiji is about to open its borders, but other island nations are holding off
While Fiji prepares to welcome Australian tourists back to its beaches for Christmas, other Pacific countries aren't rushing to follow suit.
The announcement last week...
Ten questions: Micronesia’s President David Panuelo fronts up
Geopolitical competition in the Pacific is not necessarily the heated knife fight that international media often make it out to be.
That's according to the...
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Solomon Islands honoured to chair PIF
Solomon Islands says it is honoured to serve as Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), reaffirming its commitment to regional solidarity and Pacific-led...
No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM defeated, Government stability may keep PM Napat in office...
A motion of no confidence against the Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat was defeated on Friday.
The motion was voted down by 36 votes against...
PIF prioritises climate resilience and regional unity
Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts.
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says...