23 articles tagged "pacific-islands-forum"
With our island homes surrounded by a vast expanse of ocean, no single state alone can preserve and maintain the safety and security of our region, which is why it will require collaboration and cooperation to foster se
Thousands of people gathered at the National Stadium in Honiara, Solomon Islands, yesterday for the opening of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. The opening ceremony, led by representatives from the
A key highlight of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting will be the presentation of the “Ocean of Peace†declaration. This outlines his vision for region
The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, carrying a regional crew from Oceania has departed Suva for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands. They say the crew will join the Taumako TePuke cano
Baron Waqa has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. Waqa has held multiple leadership roles at the national, regional and global levels. While welcoming the new
Fiji believes that the responsibility of proactively taking action is to ensure that the oceans are protected not only for tourism but for future generations as well. This has been highlighted by the Acting Permane
Sustainable development, climate resilience, regional cooperation, and good governance can contribute to a more peaceful and stable future for the Pacific region. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this at
We try bringing together Pacific people and groups, in unity and solidarity so that we have one united way against nuclear waste dumping, nuclear testing and addressing nuclear legacy issues in the Pacific. This wa
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna says he remains confident in the constitutional processes to ensure a peaceful transition towards the formation of a Government in Fiji. Puna says he has observe
A coordinated government approach led by the Fiji Police Force has seen a smooth running of security and traffic control during the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Suva this week. The Multi Agency Coordination Ce
“Invest in early childhood development.†This is the call from the Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Voreqe Bainimarama who says the sad fact is that climate change will be an issue our children will inherit and th
We will work very hard to ensure we crack down on the exploitation of workers under the Pacific Labour Scheme. Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong stated this when questioned by a journalist on what is bein
It is clear that Australia and others are members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum while other countries are not and it’s unsurprising that members of the Forum will meet together. This has been stated by Aus
US Vice President Kamala Harris will participate virtually in the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting tomorrow. A statement on the White House website says Harris will underscore the commitment of the United Sta
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived into Fiji with her delegation for the 51st Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting. Ardern will participate in a series of talanoa with Pacific leaders, hold
Reports are coming in that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Pacific Islands Forum meetings in Suva. We have sought comments from the Forum Secretariat regarding this. T
Australia will re-establish itself as a trusted climate partner and do it’s part to keep 1.5 degrees of warming within reach. That is the message of Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese as he gets ready fo
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland will attend the 51st Pacific Islands Forum and related meetings in Suva next week. Scotland says it is always a great pleasure to visit the Blue Pacific
Fiji and the Pacific are ready for a regional development reset that includes women more fully in trade, agriculture and industrial policies. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama in his address
The role of women and girls in Pacific futures will be examined in the first ever Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders meeting. The meeting which will be held today will have a keen focus on the impact of the COVID-
