Regional

Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.

Economy


Govt steps up preparations for Forum Meeting, mum on budget

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) says it continues to advance preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in November but would not say how much it would cost.

Economy


Zhuhai Municipal Government assists Cooks with Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Zhuhai Municipal Government, People’s Republic of China has assisted the Cook Islands Government with audio and TV equipment that will be installed for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November.

Economy


Antonina Browne chairs meetings in Fiji

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of the Pacific and Regional Affairs Division (PRAD) Antonina Browne is chairing the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific States) Officials meeting and the Smaller Island States Officials Meeting in Suva, Fiji this week.

Economy


Climate, gender, ocean and 2050 on agenda as Mark Brown chairs Foreign Ministers Meeting

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown will attend the Forum Foreign Ministers meeting in Fiji this week.

Economy


Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Health


Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.

Local


Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.

Local


Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty

Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone

Features


Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.

Local


Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.

Economy


Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.

Economy


Tongan PM remains the country's leader

Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni remains the country's leader following a vote of no confidence against him on Wednesday.

Regional


Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.

Economy


INTAFF secretary at Forum Women Leaders Meeting

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Education, Fiji, Local, National, Regional

Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman says there are still challenges in the Pacific region for women.

Economy


'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.

Regional


Sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Scientists studying tortoise and turtle shells near the Marshall Islands have found they contain nuclear contamination. An article in the journal PNAS Nexus considered 'Anthropogenic uranium signatures in turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles from nuclear sites', RNZ Pacific reports.

Marshall Islands


Public Service Commissioner commends Pacific Fale

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has commended Tania Ott and her team at the Pacific Fale for assisting Pacific commissioners to achieve their priorities despite the challenges of Covid-19.

Economy


Fundraiser planned for Lahaina

Friday 25 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

In support for the fire destructed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a meeting will be held at 12 noon today at the Uritaua House in Avatiu.

Local

Puna: Fukishima talks tabled for Cooks Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

It appears the Pacific is still divided on the Fukishima wastewater issue and likely to be a hot topic of conversation at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga.

Environment


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