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Tonga's Ministry of Finance CEO calls for unity to overcome Pacific's economic challenges at Special Forum Economic officials meeting

Fiji, March 25 -- Tonga's Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Finance, Kilisitina Tuaimei'api, opened the Special Forum Economic Officials Meeting (FEOM) Tuesday, with a call for unity in addr... Read More


Aviation a lifeline for the Pacific, says Forum SG Waqa

Fiji, March 21 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa, Thursday emphasised the vital role aviation plays in the region's future, calling it not just a mode of transport, but a lifeline for isl... Read More


Vanuatu defends passport scheme in face of travel ban reports

Fiji, March 19 -- The Vanuatu government is yet to receive any formal communication from the Trump administration about the country's reported inclusion in a sweeping travel ban on citizens of dozens ... Read More


Forum SG applauds Pacific Political Climate Champions as they review COP 29 Outcomes

Fiji, March 19 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa inspired Pacific leaders during the debrief of Political Climate Champions in Nadi Tuesday, stressing the critical need for strong political leader... Read More


Samoa takes bold step towards global ocean governance with BBNJ Agreement workshop

Fiji, March 18 -- Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has praised Samoa's continued leadership in advancing the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity during the opening of t... Read More


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