By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (September 4, 2026) — Pacific leaders in their 55th PIFLM’s communique are calling for stronger regional solidarity and practical collective action as they confront climate change, economic vulnerability, security challenges and growing pressure on the region’s resources, with keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius emerging as a central priority […]
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Pacific leaders urged to put unity behind 2050 vision
Outgoing and incoming chairs urge Pacific nations to speak with one voice while keeping regional priorities firmly Pacific-led. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 31, 2026) – Pacific Islands Forum leaders are being urged to strengthen regional unity and ensure the Forum remains firmly Pacific-led as member countries work to deliver the goals of the […]
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Taiwan to attend Pacific leaders meet: Pacific official
SUVA, 10 AUGUST 2026 (AFP)—– Taiwan will attend an annual gathering of Pacific Island leaders in Palau in August, the regional bloc said, overcoming protests from China that saw Taipei barred from the event in 2025. China and Taiwan were important partners to the region, a Pacific Islands Forum official told reporters late Friday, after […]
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China ballistic missile test pushes forward case for Pacific Security Agreement
By political reporter Holly Tregenza In short: (ABC- Australia) Pacific Minister Pat Conroy says China’s launch of a nuclear-capable test missile in to the Pacific has damaged its reputation in the region. He argues the incident has strengthened the case for a regional security agreement. What’s next? Pacific leaders are expected to discuss a regional […]
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Search continues for missing passengers in Solomon Islands
HONIARA, 06 APRIL 2020 (SOLOMON TIMES ONLINE) —Search is continuing for missing passengers on board the MV Taimareho. 27 people were swept overboard the MV Taimareho in its ill-fated trip on Thursday. Reports from police say of those missing 19 were male, seven female and a 13 year old. Marine Vessel Taimareho left Honiara Thursday […]
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Fisheries: Beche-de-mer ban will not be lifted in Solomon Islands
HONIARA, 05 MARCH 2020 (SOLOMON STAR) — Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has issued a statement today saying it will not lift the current ban on the beche-de-mer fishery. It made its stance clear following reports of illegal beche-de-mer harvesting in some parts of the country. An order to ban beche-de-mer harvesting […]