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Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.
French military commander wants Paris to re-arm in the Pacific
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
A senior French military commander says France should re-arm in the Pacific and consider restoring its forces to a level of 30 years ago.
Fiji gender equality and violence reduction programme gets $12.6m
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The government has announced it will give $12.6 million to the Fiji Gender Action Programme to boost support and services for curbing violence against women.
US pledges to deepen engagement in the region
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
United States vice-president Kamala Harris has assured Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Suva that Washington will "significantly deepen" its engagement in the region.
Kiribati 'cooking something with China', says former president
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Former Kiribati president Anote Tong suspects a major agreement is "cooking" between Beijing and Tarawa after the country's decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum.
Vanuatu declares malaria outbreak in four provinces
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu has declared an outbreak of malaria with hotspots on four different islands across four different provinces.
Climate funding to support Pacific seed crops
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The government is putting $10 million of its $1.3 billion climate aid fund towards conserving Pacific crop seeds and researching climate-resilient varieties.
Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati's departure from Pacific Forum
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The four Micronesian nations are "saddened" by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body (PIF), the Federated States of Micronesia president says.
United States announces new commitments including embassies, strategy on Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries during the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.
Kiribati exit from Pacific forum 'out of order' - former president
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Kiribati's sudden withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum without wider political discussion by the government is out of order, the country's opposition leader and its first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says.
Marshall Islands prevents itself from participating in Forum
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
Majuro president David Kabua would have attended this week's first in-person meeting of Pacific Islands Forum leaders if members of his own government had not derailed an effort in February to undo legislatively-binding action to terminate the country's membership in the premier regional organisation.
Marape wins re-election in first PNG election result
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea's caretaker prime minister James Marape has been re-elected as the MP for Tari-Pori in the country's Hela Province.
Will Australia’s new climate policy be enough to reset relations with Pacific nations?
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his government’s more ambitious climate policy will help reset Pacific relations when he meets with island leaders next week, writes Wesley Morgan – Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University.
Vanuatu confident of support for climate change court action
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
The Vanuatu government is confident it will receive full endorsement from Pacific Forum leaders for its campaign to seek an advisory opinion on climate change from the world's highest court - the International Court of Justice.
PNG election woes continue
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Election woes in Papua New Guinea continue to pile up with the sudden resignation today of a returning officer for Port Moresby Northeast and the indefinite suspension of voting in the National Capital District electorate.
'Forum Family' to convene in Suva for the 51st leaders' meeting
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fiji is set to host the 51st Forum Leaders Meeting (PIF51) scheduled to take place in the capital, Suva, from 11 to 14 July.
Pacific news in brief
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
PNG and Indonesia at odds over waste shipments, World Bank payment for Tonga schools, and arrest over Pago Pago bomb threats
Fijians hoping for smooth power transfer if govt loses election
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
New research has found Fijians are concerned whether there'll be a smooth transfer of power should the government lose in this year's general elections.
NZ aid on the way to Niue
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Aotearoa New Zealand is sending a medical team and supplies to Niue to help it respond to new cases of Covid-19, following the opening of its border to quarantine-free travel last week.
Mixed views on French overseas portfolio rejig
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
France's abolition of the status of an overseas minister has received mixed reactions in both France and its overseas territories.
