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Nauru Parliament approves Constitutional change, expanding Cabinet by one Minister

Fiji, March 12 -- Nauru's Parliament has approved a significant constitutional amendment, allowing the president to appoint up to seven cabinet ministers, up from the previous limit of six. In a secr... Read More


Forum SG Waqa calls for unified action on sustainable fisheries at Honiara Summit

Fiji, Feb. 27 -- Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has highlighted the critical need for sustainable fisheries management to safeguard the Pacific's future. Addressing the Honiara Summit on Pacific... Read More


Pacific ACP Trade officials set sights on growth, inclusion and implementation at key meeting

Fiji, Feb. 27 -- The Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meeting kicked off Wednesday with a call for action as Tonga's Minister for Internal Affairs, Distaquaine Tu'ihalamaka,emphasised the need for continue... Read More


Pacific Ministers urged to prioritise children's future in facing global challenges: Forum Acting SG Solofa

Fiji, Feb. 27 -- Acting Forum Secretary-General, Desna Solofa Wednesday addressed the Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit with a powerful message on the importance of prioritising the needs of the region's... Read More


Pacific SDG14 Summit kicks off with ENBI Tripartite MOU

Fiji, Feb. 25 -- Pacific Leaders, Fisheries Ministers, Chief Executives and Oceans organisations are in Honiara this week unpacking one of the most widely known global sustainable development goals - ... Read More


Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Tonga Minister

Fiji, Feb. 20 -- Tonga's Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Dr 'Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM), warning t... Read More


Marles reaffirms Australia's role amid Cook Islands-China ties, U.S aid freeze

Fiji, Feb. 12 -- Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to being the "partner of choice" for the Cook Islands and the wider Pacific, as concerns grow ove... Read More


Jotham Napat elected Vanuatu's new Prime Minister

Fiji, Feb. 11 -- Jotham Napat has been elected as Vanuatu's new Prime Minister, securing the top post unopposed Tuesday. Former Prime Minister Charlot Salwai, leader of the Reunification Movement for... Read More


Pacific resilience unshaken by U.S Paris Agreement exit, says SPREP DG Nawadra

Fiji, Feb. 11 -- The Pacific region will not waver in its climate fight despite the United States' decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, says Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacifi... Read More


Global investors must step up for Pacific resilience: Forum SG Waqa

Fiji, Feb. 7 -- Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has issued a strong call for private finance to play a greater role in supporting Small Island Developing States (SIDS), warning that... Read More