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The Pacific Freedom Forum strongly condemns the unacceptable actions of Australian officials who deliberately blocked Pacific journalists from attending Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s press conference in Honiara on Tuesday. “This ‘shameful’ act represents a direct assault on press freedom and democratic principles within our own Pacific region,” Robert Iroga, chair…
The Pacific Islands Forum has stepped up efforts to protect the region’s economies from the loss of Correspondent Banking Relations (CBR), a vital financial link that enables trade, remittances, and cross-border payments. Former Central Bank of Solomon Islands Governor, Denton Rarawa, now Senior Adviser – Economics at the Forum Secretariat,…
Solomon Islands minister for Aviation and Communications Frederick Kologeto yesterday met and discussed challenges and shared priorities with Fiji’s Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya. Tabuya was part of Fiji’s delegation attending the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara along with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. At their meeting, Tabuya expressed her…
by Charley Piringi As Pacific Islands Forum Leaders gather in Honiara this week, civil society groups from across the region have renewed calls for concrete action on West Papua and Kanaky’s decolonisation. In an open letter ahead of the 54th Forum Leaders’ Meeting, regional CSOs urged leaders to: Incoming PIF…
by Charley Piringi The Solomon Islands and Fiji have signed a new bilateral Security Agreement, which will enable the deployment of Fiji’s security personnel to the Solomon Islands when required. This marks a significant step in strengthening security cooperation between the two Melanesian nations. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele and his…
by Ronald Toito’ona African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Leaders in the Pacific opened their meeting in Honiara yesterday with strong calls for solidarity, sharper advocacy, and deeper partnerships to advance Pacific priorities under the new Samoa Agreement and in the face of mounting global challenges. In his opening address, Solomon…
by Charley Piringi Incoming Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, has praised Pacific youths and the Government of Vanuatu for their successful push to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on state responsibilities for climate change impacts. Speaking…
by Ronald Toito’ona Leaders of the Smaller Island States (SIS) convened in Honiara today ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, reaffirming their unity and commitment to advancing the priorities of the region’s most vulnerable members. Outgoing SIS Chair, President Wesley Simina of the Federated States of Micronesia,…
By Charley Piringi A three-day Regional Media Workshop held ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) concluded today in Honiara, with a commitment to make the training an annual event. In his closing remarks, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa reaffirmed the Forum’s support for strengthening…
Local and regional journalists preparing to cover next week’s Pacific Island Leaders Meeting in Honiara are encouraged to continue telling the stories of the Pacific, ensuring regional decisions are meaningful and accessible to all Pacific peoples. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele made the encouragement when he opened the Regional Media Workshop in…
