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Status quo will not be acceptable - Cooks PM says regional review must deliver for Pacific

Fiji, April 17 -- A high-level group selected and endorsed to carry out next steps for the review of the regional architecture must deliver on Leader priorities for an efficient, streamlined regional ... Read More


Pacific urged to prioritise action as Climate mobility moves from threat to reality

Fiji, April 16 -- Forum deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa has called for immediate and practical action to address the growing impacts of climate change on Pacific communities at the regional con... Read More


"The Ocean is our heritage. Unity is our strength": Forum SG Waqa

Fiji, April 10 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa today welcomed Ocean ministers from the region in their first ever meeting as they chart their course towards the upcoming third UN Ocean Conferenc... Read More


Do U.S tariffs signal an end to business as usual for Pacific

Fiji, April 6 -- I normally avoid writing about domestic issues of countries other than my own. Such writing requires insights and depth that I cannot even pretend to have. When actions that other cou... Read More


BenarNews bids farewell after 10 years of pioneering reporting in Asia Pacific

Fiji, April 3 -- In a heartfelt farewell, BenarNews, a trailblazer in independent journalism across the Asia-Pacific, has announced a pause in operations due to funding challenges. After a decade of ... Read More


Forum SG Waqa stresses economic resilience and collective action at FEMM opening in Tonga

Fiji, March 26 -- At the opening of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Tonga on Wednesday, Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa addressed key global and regional challenges, highligh... Read More


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