Regional

Cook Islands community delivers ‘impressive setup and hospitality’ for 52nd PIF Leaders’ Meeting: A ‘very beautiful’ event

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

Though leaders from the region did not agree on all the matters they discussed during this week’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, there’s one thing no one disputes: the people of the Cook Islands staged a spectacular event, writes Rachel Reeves.

Art


Pavilion proves a success for Cook Islands vendors

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity (PPfP) Pavilion was hailed a success, with 55 food and crafts vendors and exhibitors participating at the three-day event this week.

Local


Forum brings economic boom to Aitutaki

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

The stunning island of Aitutaki co-hosted the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting for the second time, their first being in 2012, welcoming regional leaders this week for their retreat in the island’s picturesque lagoon.

Features


‘Misunderstanding’: Brown on Nauru President’s exit

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Nauru, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Nauru President David Adeang’s abrupt departure from the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting may have been a case of misunderstanding, says Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.

National


Pacific Island leaders criticised for silence on Israel-Hamas conflict

Saturday 11 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum

Protesters who implored Pacific Islands leaders to condemn Israel’s ongoing attack on Palestine are ‘hugely disappointed’ the issue was not raised during a five-day meeting between the region’s leaders in the Cook Islands.

National


Geo-strategic interest should not dictate leaders’ priorities: Brown

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown hopes that the leaders will leave Rarotonga this week with a deeper appreciation and shared understanding of what it means to speak out about the importance of and respect for ‘our voices, our choices, and our Pacific way’.

National


China vows to continue supporting Pacific nations through Belt and Road Initiative

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

China will make further announcements on its support for the Pacific region today at the final day of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.

National


Pacific Islands Forum leaders welcome Rarotonga Treaty report

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum leaders have welcomed a report on Rarotonga Treaty, a nuclear-free zone treaty in the South Pacific, presented by secretary general Henry Puna.

National


Pacific Islands Forum leaders agree on Waqa for secretary general role

Friday 10 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will vacate the Pacific Islands Forum secretary general role at the end of his first term next year, after regional leaders agreed to hand over the role to controversial ex-Nauru president Baron Waqa.

National


2050 Strategy will not sit on a shelf to gather dust: PM Brown

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the call for support from Leaders and Heads of Regional Agencies in the implementation of the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

National


Vote for peace: Message to Forum leaders

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The message is clear, “Condemn the killing of displaced Palestinians and God’s innocent children in Gaza- Promote World Peace PLEASE”.

National


Aitutaki receives Pacific leaders with warm welcome

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum

Aitutaki received the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders in heart-warming island style, gifting each of them with a unique Cook Islands hand stitched tivaivai during their welcoming ceremony.

National


Nauru President walks out, skips Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat on Aitutaki

Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The simmering tensions among Pacific Islands Forum leaders over the appointment of the next Secretary-General has resurfaced as Nauru’s president abruptly departed the plenary meeting and declined to participate in the leaders retreat on Aitutaki.

National


Pacific Leaders endorse Samoa Agreement ahead of signing

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have expressed their unwavering support for the signing of the Samoa Agreement, scheduled to take place in Apia next week.

National


Punanga Nui Market: A symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Punanga Nui Market has been recognised as a symbol of endurance, resilience, and hope. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, who also chairs the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders, highlighted the market’s significance, which he likened to the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity.

Local


Cook Islands and Fiji sign MoU for development cooperation

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

Healthcare, law, and skilled labour shortages have been recognised as critical areas for regional cooperation.

Fiji


PM Brown calls for unity and partnership at Forum opening ceremony

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The unique sound of traditional drums thundered through Te Are Karioi, marking the opening ceremony of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Monday night.

National


Funding challenges discussed at Smaller Island States meet

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the challenges faced by the Cook Islands in applying for funding or accessing funding through borrowing due to the country’s high-income status.

National


Micronesian leaders hold firm on Waqa’s nomination for SG role

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, National, Nauru, Pacific Islands Forum, Palau, Regional

Micronesian leaders maintain their support for the nomination of controversial former Nauru president Baron Waqa as the next Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.

Federated States of Micronesia


Forum Opinion: Pacific needs powerful voice against superpower dominance

Wednesday 8 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Editorials, National, Opinion, Pacific Islands Forum

The Pacific Islands Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, is emerging as one of the more powerful Pacific leaders’ voices in projecting the region’s concerns and priorities to the world, writes Dr Shailendra Bahadur Singh.

Editorials


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