Trade growth must benefit all Pacific People, says Forum DSG Solofa
Trade in the Pacific must deliver benefits beyond economic growth and ensure opportunities reach women, vulnerable groups and communities that have traditionally been left...
Amata pushes for Deep Seabed Mining moratorium near American Samoa
American Samoa’s Delegate to the U.S. Congress, Uifa’atali Amata, has renewed her call for a moratorium on deep seabed mining near the territory, warning...
Google and Telstra partner to connect Australia and bolster its digital future
Google and Telstra today announced a partnership to enhance the reach, reliability, resilience, and security of Australia and the Asia-Pacific region’s digital infrastructure.
This partnership...
Australia, NZ and Tonga complete second international Cable link
Australia and New Zealand joined the Kingdom of Tonga to celebrate the completion of the Tonga Hawaiki Cable Branch System, the country’s second international...
WCPFC launches independent review on support for developing states
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has launched a call for independent experts to review how the Commission is implementing Article 30...
Pacific nations unite to strengthen fisheries surveillance through operation Tui Moana 2026
Pacific Island countries have once again demonstrated the power of regional cooperation in protecting the region’s valuable fisheries resources following the successful completion of...
CROP Taskforce established on Middle East crisis as Pacific faces energy threat
Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have begun work on a regional response mechanism to address the growing energy crisis linked to instability in the...
Pacific urged to strengthen financial systems against global risks
Pacific countries have been urged to strengthen risk-based financial supervision to protect access to global banking systems, improve financial inclusion and combat financial crime...
EFL warns Fiji facing power rationing
Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) has warned that Fiji could face controlled national power rationing from 01 June if urgent fuel cost recovery support is...
Pacific questions U.S commitment as tuna treaty pressure grows
Pacific leaders are raising fresh concerns about whether the United States will stay fully committed to the region’s key tuna agreement, as pressure builds...