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Ocean of Peace declaration a vow to keep Pacific free from rivalry: Forum Chair Manele

Fiji, Sept. 11 -- Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration is a powerful commitment to protect the region from g... Read More


PRF a historic Pacific-led institution to tackle climate crisis: Forum Chair

Fiji, Sept. 11 -- Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says the signing of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) treaty Wednesday marks a historic moment for ... Read More


PRF Treaty signing a historic moment for Pacific: Forum SG

Fiji, Sept. 11 -- Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the signing of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) treaty in Honiara is a historic moment for the region, the first such tre... Read More


Tongan PM hails PRF Treaty as historic step for Pacific Climate action

Fiji, Sept. 11 -- Tonga's Prime Minister, Dr 'Aisake Eke, says the signing of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) treaty in Honiara will be remembered as a turning point in the region's fight agains... Read More


Finalising maritime boundaries anchors Pacific sovereignty: Ocean Commissioner Manoni

Fiji, Sept. 11 -- Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has told leaders that securing maritime boundaries is essential for sovereignty, security, and the future of ocean management. "I find i... Read More


Pacific unity key as global competition intensifies: Forum Chair Manele

Fiji, Sept. 10 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has told Forum Leaders the Pacific must never be treated as a playground for outside powers, stressing that solidarity is the region's ... Read More


Pacific Islands Leaders back Australia' s bid to host COP31

Fiji, Sept. 10 -- Leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum have officially endorsed Australia's bid to host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) in 2026. In a statement released... Read More


Pacific pushes to lock in maritime boundaries, secure 100 percent ocean management

Fiji, Sept. 10 -- The Pacific is closing in on finalising its maritime boundaries and securing permanent ocean entitlements, with regional leaders warned that delays carry real risks for sovereignty, ... Read More


Pacific CSOs demand stronger role in regional decisions, warn against shrinking civic space

Fiji, Sept. 10 -- Pacific civil society leaders have called on Forum Leaders to institutionalise their role in regional decision-making, warning that shrinking civic space threatens democracy, transpa... Read More


Solomon Islands and Fiji seal security pact to strengthen Melanesian solidarity

Fiji, Sept. 10 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has hailed the signing of a new security agreement with Fiji, calling it a deepening of Melanesian solidarity and a safeguard for natio... Read More