Solomon Islands security treaty proposal under further review
A SOLOMON Islands proposal for a regional security treaty will be considered by national governments and officials following discussions at the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in
PIFS
PIF says no member blocked China missile statement
PACIFIC foreign ministers have agreed that the region should issue a political statement on China’s recent ballistic missile test, but officials continue to negotiate its wording.
Pacific ministers turn unity into test of action ahead of Palau summit
FOR Pacific foreign ministers, unity is no longer just a diplomatic slogan — it is becoming the region’s test of survival in a crowded, uncertain and increasingly contested world.
Wale, Marape to meet today
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister will meet Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape for one day of talks to deepen
Wale, Marape to discuss Bougainville independence
BOUGAINVILLE’S independence could be on the agenda when Pacific leaders meet in Palau later this year.
Taylor tells leaders to stop avoiding tough questions
A FORMER senior Pacific regional official has urged leaders to stop avoiding tough questions on self-determination and sovereignty, warning that security agendas overshadow issues that really matter most to islanders.
Korea reaffirms support for Pacific development
THE Republic of Korea (ROK) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the sustainable development of Pacific Island countries.
Special FFMM Session Endorses Regional Response Mechanism under the Biketawa Declaration
Honiara, Solomon Islands: Forum Foreign Ministers convened virtually on Friday, 22 May 2026, for a Special
Pacific Ministers approve Middle East peace statement
PACIFIC foreign ministers have approved a statement on peace in the Middle East, moving the documents to member
Pacific in crisis mode: Community approach needed
IF the Pacific is to come to grips with the drug crisis, it is going to take a "whole of community" approach – because the
PRETMM6 warnings sharpen as Pacific Forum invokes Biketawa over growing fuel crisis
JUST hours after the Pacific Energy and Transport Ministers endorsed the outcome of PRETMM6 and warned that the region remained dangerously exposed to imported fuel shocks, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders moved to
Emergency – Leaders invoke Biketawa Declaration
PACIFIC Islands Forum leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration to support a coordinated regional response to the emerging energy crisis affecting the Pacific
Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Japan advance dialogue through Kizuna talanoa
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), met with senior officials of Japan in Tokyo this week as part of the Japan–Pacific Islands Forum Kizuna Talanoa
Pacific voices join to strengthen community impact
STRENGTHENING Pacific voices, both internationally and at home, is key to advancing the Pacific Islands Forum’s (PIFS) priorities and ensuring community
PIFS stands against Bondi terror
THE Pacific Islands Forum has expressed unity with Australia in the wake of a shooting in which 15 people were killed at 27 wounded at Bondi Beach, Sydney, on
Father shares traditions with daughter
KAIAFA Ledua is no stranger to the ocean and sailing. But he’s just returned from the most rewarding voyage of his life – a father and daughter sail to and from the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting
Uto, Tepuke sail for Honiara
THE Uto Ni Yalo is sailing for Honiara tonight accompanied by the Solomon Islands canoe,
Kakala’s sail: Voyage challenges energy norms
KAKALA Tevi will sail into Honiara aboard the Uto Ni Yalo, charting new waters as she challenges concepts of energy efficient
NZ-China row ahead of Forum
NEW Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says China has been “too clever by half” in response to a statement from Beijing denying any involvement in this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
Oceania crew sails for Honiara
THE Uto Ni Yalo sailed for Honiara this evening with a multinational crew bound for the Pacific Islands Leaders
Uto carries Pacific hopes
WHILE the Pacific’s powerful convene in air-conditioned rooms at their annual forum, a different kind of delegation prepares to make its voice
Samoa hints at Forum snub
SAMOA has signalled its reluctance to attend the Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara if Taiwan is excluded from the
Teo links peace to safety, dignity of all
PEACE is when women and men, boys and girls, walk through life in safety, with dignity, and enjoy equal
