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U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks
The United States says Latin American drug trafficking networks are increasingly using contacts and distributors in Pacific Island countries to move and sell illicit...
Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’
The chair of the Pacific Elders' Voice (PEV) says the argument that religious affinity justifies the Pacific Islands Forum's (PIF) partnership with Israel does...
Australia sees gains in contest with China for Pacific’s ‘great game’
Australia’s “permanent contest” with China for influence in the Pacific region, a challenge compared to the 19th century’s Great Game, has made progress over...
Green Climate Fund Board reappoints Duarte as Executive Director for second term
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has unanimously reappointed Executive Director Mafalda Duarte for a second four-year term, endorsing her reform agenda as the...
Pacific fisheries officials prepare united tuna management position ahead of WCPFC meeting
Pacific fisheries officials have advanced regional proposals on tuna allocation, bigeye tuna management and fisheries compliance ahead of next month's Western and Central Pacific...
U.S warns Pacific facing growing threat from drug cartels
The United States has warned that drug cartels and narcoterrorist groups are expanding their reach into the Pacific, urging greater regional attention and stronger...
Pacific demands justice for nuclear test survivors
Pacific nations have been urged to unite in demanding justice, compensation and support for communities affected by decades of nuclear weapons testing.
Fiji’s Minister for...
Pacific civil society calls for suspension of Israel’s Forum partnership
A coalition of Pacific civil society organisations is calling on Pacific Islands Forum leaders to suspend engagement with Israel, arguing that the partnership undermines...
Ukraine gains sectoral partner status in Pacific Islands Forum
Ukraine has been granted sectoral partner status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new channel for cooperation with Pacific countries on food...
GCF financing tops USD$3 billion for consecutive record year as reforms continue to deliver
The 46th Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board meeting has approved 21 projects, accredited 16 new partners, and adopted policies to set the stage for...
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U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks
The United States says Latin American drug trafficking networks are increasingly using contacts and distributors in Pacific Island countries to move and sell illicit...
Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’
The chair of the Pacific Elders' Voice (PEV) says the argument that religious affinity justifies the Pacific Islands Forum's (PIF) partnership with Israel does...
Australia sees gains in contest with China for Pacific’s ‘great game’
Australia’s “permanent contest” with China for influence in the Pacific region, a challenge compared to the 19th century’s Great Game, has made progress over...