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Cook Islands marks 60 years of self-governance, reaffirms ties with New Zealand

Fiji, Aug. 6 -- The Cook Islands has marked 60 years of self-governance with Prime Minister Mark Brown reaffirming the country's commitment to its relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand and celebratin... Read More


NZ PM Luxon's PNG Parliament address marks milestone in Pacific ties

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made history as the first Kiwi leader to address Papua New Guinea's Parliament, using the occasion to push for deeper Pacific coop... Read More


ICJ ruling restores faith in justice, truth and humanity: Fiji Acting AG Turaga

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Fiji's Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga says a recent International Court of Justice(ICJ), advisory opinion has affirmed what Fiji and the Pacific have been saying for years,... Read More


Tabuya appointed Fiji Information Minister, Tunabuna named Agriculture Minister

Fiji, Aug. 5 -- Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has appointed two new ministers and an assistant minister, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for today. "I have taken a decision to appoint t... Read More


"We're living Climate Change every day": Fiji Speaker Jitoko

Fiji, Aug. 1 -- Fiji's Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko has delivered a blunt message at a global gathering of parliamentary leaders, warning that small island nations like Fiji are on the frontl... Read More


Pacific Elders hail ICJ Climate ruling, slam Australia's "hypocrisy"

Fiji, Aug. 1 -- The Pacific Elders' Voice (PEV) has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) historic advisory opinion on climate change, describing it as a turning point for international ... Read More


Ocean Commissioner Dr Manoni calls for bold Ocean action rooted in Pacific voyaging wisdom

Fiji, July 30 -- Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has called on Pacific nations to honour the legacy of their ancestors by taking bold and urgent action to protect the ocean, saying the re... Read More


Pacific applauds ICJ Climate ruling as a "legal roadmap" for global action: Forum SG

Fiji, July 30 -- Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has welcomed the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) Advisory Opinion on climate obligations as a 'historic milestone' and a major win for the r... Read More


World Council of Churches calls for nuclear-free Pacific, demilitarisation and decolonisation

Fiji, July 29 -- The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a strong call for churches and governments to stand united against nuclear threats, colonial control, and militarisation in the Pacific,... Read More


Solomon Island MP Kenilorea slams reported visa denial for Taiwan officials ahead of Forum Leaders Meeting

Fiji, July 25 -- Solomon Islands Opposition MP Peter Kenilorea Jr has raised alarm over reports that Taiwan officials are being denied visas to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting i... Read More