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Small nations demand unity, fairness, and action: Nauru President Adeang tells UN

Fiji, Sept. 25 -- Nauru President David Adeang has told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) that his country, though small, carries a strong voice for peace, resilience,... Read More


U.S commits $55 million to boost Indo-Pacific Maritime Security

Fiji, Sept. 25 -- The United States has announced more than US$55 million in new maritime law enforcement funding for countries in the Indo-Pacific, as part of its broader push to counter illicit acti... Read More


Video sparks debate about the role of the tou'a in Tonga

Fiji, Sept. 24 -- The role of the tou'a has become a topic of hot debate on Tongan social media spaces after a clip from a podcast caused quite a reaction from several Tongan netizens, most of whom we... Read More


Australia sets 2035 emissions target, pledges stronger action with Pacific

Fiji, Sept. 24 -- Australia has locked in a new climate target for 2035, committing to slash greenhouse gas emissions by between 62 and 70 percent on 2005 levels, a move framed by Canberra as critical... Read More


U.S pledges $60M to Pacific Fisheries, pushes business ties at Forum

Fiji, Sept. 23 -- U.S deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau used the U.S-Pacific Islands Business Forum in New York to push stronger trade and investment links while confirming fresh funding fo... Read More


Tonga could face potential financial and legal risks if Deep Sea Mining in the CCZ begins

Fiji, Sept. 22 -- Tonga is one of the sponsoring states for The Metals Company (TMC), a Canadian deep sea mining company trying to secure rights to mine in the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ) between Ha... Read More


Pacific Leaders endorse labour mobility principles

Fiji, Sept. 19 -- Forum Leaders have endorsed a new set of regional principles to guide labour mobility, marking a step toward stronger coordination on one of the region's fastest-growing sectors. "L... Read More


Forum Leaders endorse SIS Priorities, target transport and digital gaps

Fiji, Sept. 18 -- Pacific Island Forum Leaders have reaffirmed support for Smaller Island States (SIS) by endorsing their priorities on transport, fisheries, health, and climate finance, while also co... Read More


Forum reaffirms nuclear-free Pacific, calls on U.S to sign Rarotonga Treaty

Fiji, Sept. 18 -- Forum Leaders have marked the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Rarotonga, reaffirming their commitment to a nuclear-free Pacific and urging the United States and other non-parties t... Read More


Forum Leaders to appoint Special envoy for U.S engagement and deeper regional integration

Fiji, Sept. 18 -- Forum Leaders have endorsed moves to sharpen engagement with the United States and strengthen regional solidarity in the face of climate threats, geopolitical competition, and econom... Read More