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OACPS must adapt to global challenges, Secretary General says

Fiji, June 30 -- The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) must strengthen its institutions, improve coordination and focus on implementation as it responds to growing global c... Read More


Tonga PM calls for Climate adaptation investment, says resilience is Pacific's top security challenge

Fiji, June 30 -- Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua has called for greater investment in climate adaptation, saying Pacific Island countries face their biggest security challenge from climat... Read More


Tuvalu backs UN methane push, Calls for fossil fuel phase-out

Fiji, June 29 -- Tuvalu has endorsed the United Nations Secretary-General's call for global methane action, calling for an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels and pledging to increase the focus on methan... Read More


Ocean of Peace Institute to be established in Suva

Fiji, June 29 -- The Fiji Government will establish the Ocean of Peace Institute in Suva as part of efforts to strengthen the country's international leadership, with an initial allocation of $50,000 ... Read More


Pacific Resilience Facility must deliver results for communities: Forum SG

Fiji, June 29 -- The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has reached a major milestone with the convening of its inaugural Council meeting last week, with Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron W... Read More


Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says

Fiji, June 26 -- Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent feature of the region's... Read More


Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August

Fiji, June 26 -- The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King's Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning. In a radio announcement, Sir Tom sai... Read More


Australia says China seeking permanent security presence in Pacific

Fiji, June 26 -- Australian Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says China is seeking a permanent security presence in the Pacific, as Australia continues efforts to strengthen its position... Read More


Pacific Economic Ministers remain cautious on Iran-U.S deal as fuel price uncertainty persists

Fiji, June 25 -- Pacific countries are not placing significant confidence in the emerging Iran-United States agreement and will continue preparing for fuel market volatility as uncertainty in global e... Read More


Forum expands effort to tackle Correspondent Banking challenges across Pacific

Fiji, June 25 -- Forum Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa says the Pacific's Correspondent Banking Relationship (CBR) office is now fully established and working to address banking challenges face... Read More