VANUATU has lodged an application to the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, seeking recognition of its sovereignty over Umaenupne (Matthew) and Umaeneag (Hunter), two uninhabited volcanic islands located east of New Caledonia…

AS Pacific Islands Forum leaders prepare for their annual retreat at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, civil society groups have called for a pause on moves to transform the region’s security structures.

FIJI is stepping up preparations for the Pacific-led Pre-COP, with global leaders from the Caribbean and Europe among those expected to attend.

FIJI’S visiting delegation in Palau has met with members of the Fijian community in Koror to hear about their experiences, concerns and contributions to ties between the two countries.

PACIFIC ACP Leaders are pushing for stronger and more effective partnerships with the European Union, with implementation of the Samoa Agreement and delivery of tangible outcomes for Pacific countries at the centre of discussions in…

PACIFIC Smaller Island States leaders have opened the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting week with a united call for greater regional action on transport, fisheries, health workforce support, procurement and access to climate finance.

TOKELAU has lost more than 60 per cent of its fishing revenue between February and June after being expelled from a key Pacific fisheries agreement, according to New Zealand officials, forcing the small self-governing territory…

FIJI’S Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, has launched the Regional Pacific Climate Mobility Partnerships Programme, marking a significant milestone in the region’s collective journey to address the defining challenges of…