WELLINGTON, 22 OCTOBER 2026 (RNZ PACIFIC)—New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has “serious questions to answer” over Israel becoming a partner of the region’s main political decision-making institution, Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson says. Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on Wednesday. […]
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Pacific head rebukes Australia’s focus on pre-COP costs
CANBERRA, 15 OCTOBER 2026 (AAP)—The head of an influential Pacific nations group has taken a swipe at Australia’s fixation on attendance and cost of this month’s pre-COP event, while urging greater climate investment for the region. Palau President Surangel Whipps, who became Pacific Islands Forum chair after hosting the region’s annual summit last month, has […]
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Shin Kong Hospital Supports Pacific Islands Forum and Provides Medical Care to Palau Community
KOROR, Palau — Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital (Shin Kong Hospital) reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare cooperation with Palau by providing medical support to the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) while also delivering medical care to the local Palauan community. For the Forum, Shin Kong Hospital dispatched a team of 13 medical specialists and healthcare […]
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‘The Pacific is our home, not a theatre for geopolitical competition’: Forum Chair Whipps
NEW YORK, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 (PACNEWS)— Palau President and Forum Chair, Surangel Whipps Jr has warned that the Pacific must not be treated as a theatre for geopolitical competition, calling for respect for Pacific sovereignty, international law and the region’s right to determine its own future. Delivering Palau’s High-Level Statement at the 81st United Nations […]
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Carbon dashboard proposed to help Palau manage climate projects
Platform aims to strengthen government oversight as Pacific states enter carbon markets By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Palau was shown a proposed digital platform during the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting that could help governments track carbon projects, review authorizations and measure their contributions to national climate targets. The platform, called Angarva, was […]
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What’s Wrong With US Pacific Islands Policy?
It’s the relationships, stupid. Credit: Cleo Paskal By Cleo Paskal There is currently an active debate about U.S. policy in the Pacific Islands. Some are saying the U.S. is AWOL in the region. Others have said this is one of the most active times for U.S. engagement, including the Heritage Foundation, which just published a […]