By Ngeldei Tulop PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – Pacific leaders, ministers, development partners will gather in Port Moresby from May 4th-8th for the Sixth Pacific Regional Energy and Transport Ministers Meeting (PRETMM), under the theme “Scaling Connectivity for a Prosperous Blue Pacific,” a key regional forum focused on strengthening connectivity and sustainability across island […]
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Pacific partnership helps Ngaraard clean Kuabes Beach, rackling Marine debris crisis
(PHOTO CREDIT: SUPPLIED) NGARAARD, Palau (Island Times) — Ngaraard State expressed deep appreciation to the U.S. Pacific Partnership 2025 team for assisting in a two-day coastal cleanup that collected more than 50 bags of trash from Kuabes Park and surrounding beaches. “On behalf of the Ngaraard State Government and the people of Ngaraard, we extend […]
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Solomon Islands welcomes Pacific Leaders in Colorful Ceremony; Palau Prepares to Host in 2026
HONIARA, Solomon Islands — “The cultural performance that began this morning’s ceremony is not only a celebration of our diversity but a reminder of just how special this moment is for any nation,” said Tongan Prime Minister Aisake Valu Eke, as Pacific leaders gathered Monday for the opening of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders […]
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Palau Tourism Prepares for Boost with Direct Japan Flights set for October
KOROR, Palau — Palau’s tourism industry closed July with a strong though slightly reduced visitor count, as new data previewed major changes ahead: the launch of direct flights from Tokyo set for October 29, 2025 is poised to energize arrivals from Japan, according to the Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) and travel industry partners. Palau welcomed […]
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Pacific Leaders to Sign ‘Ocean of Peace’ Agreement, Expanding Security Beyond Military
HONIARA, Solomon Islands — “Peace in the Pacific is not just the absence of war. It’s about people feeling safe in their homes, secure in their health, and confident in their future,” said Terio Koronawa, a senior policy adviser at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, as he explained the region’s new Ocean of Peace Declaration. […]
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Smaller Island States Leaders Set Priorities Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 8, 2025) — “The unity and clarity of purpose that we show here will set the tone for the rest of our deliberations in Honiara,” Kiribati President Taneti Maamau said Monday as he opened the Small Island States (SIS) Leaders Meeting, the first gathering leading into the 54th Pacific Islands Forum […]