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Hawaii’s Case aims to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships
Marianas Variety
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Ed Case WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii announced that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen ties between the United...
ICJ climate opinion a milestone for Pacific accountability: Kiribati President
Pacific News Service
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By Pita Ligaiula in Honiara, Solomon Islands Kiribati President Taneti Maamau says the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change is a landmark decision that strengthens the fight for accountability and action on...
Pacific Islands leaders meet with climate change, security on agenda
Al Jazeera
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September 8, 2025
Pacific Island leaders have kicked off their annual summit in the Solomon Islands, with climate change and security expected to take centre stage amid the battle for influence in the region between China and the United States. The weeklong...
Pacific’s top issues on agenda at leaders-only retreat
Michael West Media
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September 10, 2025
With a climate resilience fund and a high-level agreement on regional peace in the bag, Pacific leaders will finish up multi-day talks at a private retreat. The typical bookend to the Pacific Island Forum in Solomon Islands will be held in Munda,...
Kiribati’s President Maamau takes SIS Chair, urges unity and political strength
Pacific News Service
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By Pita Ligaiula in Honiara, Solomon Islands Kiribati President, Taneti Maamau has assumed the chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS), telling fellow leaders their unity and clarity of purpose will shape the tone of this week’s Pacific...
Pacific leads the world in ocean diplomacy: SPC Director General
The Islandsun
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September 10, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE The Pacific region is setting a global benchmark in ocean diplomacy, with 75 percent of shared maritime boundaries concluded through signed treaties significantly above the global average of 60 percent. Speaking at a sideline event...
PIF SG congratulates President Maamau, reaffirms commitment to SIS priorities
The Islandsun
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September 9, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa has congratulated Kiribati President Taneti Maamau on assuming the Chairmanship of the Smaller Island States (SIS), reaffirming the Forum Secretariat’s unwavering...
Australian Prime Minister Press conference – Honiara, Solomon Islands
The National Tribune
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September 10, 2025
Prime Minister : Australia is a proud member of the Pacific family, and it’s been a great pleasure so far to participate in my fourth meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum. Investing in the security and prosperity of our Pacific neighbours helps...
Smaller Island States Leaders Set Priorities Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Island Times
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September 9, 2025
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (Sept. 8, 2025) — “The unity and clarity of purpose that we show here will set the tone for the rest of our deliberations in Honiara,” Kiribati President Taneti Maamau said Monday as he opened the Small Island States (SIS)...
Case proposal advances to further strengthen US-Pacific Islands partnerships
Maui Now - Hawaii
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File PC: (June 12, 2024) Office of Congressman Ed Case via YouTube US Rep. Ed Case announced that the US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan foreign policy measure that included a provision of his Pacific Partnership Act to strengthen...
Adam Pearse: Why New Zealand must learn from the Solomon Islands as Pacific forum host
The New Zealand Herald
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September 11, 2025
Seeing how a warming climate and natural disasters eat away at the land reinforces the need for aid and demands real accountability for emissions-heavy practices. Hearing of thousands of unexploded bombs buried just centimetres under the earth,...
Making sure Australia’s groundwater is secured for generations to come
In Daily
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September 9, 2025
Imagine not having enough water to drink, to take a shower, or to grow food that feeds the country; imagine if supermarket shelves ran empty again, reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. That could become the reality if Australia’s groundwater...
ICJ advisory opinion will empower Pacific voices: Kiribati president
The Islandsun
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September 11, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion (ICJ-AO) will empower Pacific voices by providing a platform for Pacific Island countries to assert their rights and interests in international climate obligations. Chair of the...
Final delegations arrive ahead of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
The Islandsun
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September 8, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Leaders and senior officials of Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries touched down in Honiara yesterday as preparations wrapped up for the official opening of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM54) this...
Delegates arrive in Honiara for Pacific Islands Forum
The National
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DELEGATES from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) 18-member countries are slowing arriving into Honiara, Solomon Islands for the 54th PIF Leaders Meeting (PIFLM). The meeting starts on Monday and will end on Friday with discussions and decisions to...
Swapping football for fishing, why some in Spain are heading out to sea
EurActiv
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September 11, 2025
A footballer turned fisher in the Pacific and a stubborn daughter with a small boat in Barcelona – they have little in common but a love for fishing, a sector on the brink of a demographic crisis. “Good morning, good afternoon, or whatever it is...
New Zealand 'noise' over Kiribati funding cut 'not fair', Maamau says
RNZ
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September 10, 2025
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Kiribati President Taneti Maamau meet on the sidelines of PIFLM54. Photo: RNZ/ Giles Dexter Kiribati President Taneti Maamau says it was not fair that New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters...
EU unveils multimillion-dollar Pacific aid package, including $70m to French territories
RNZ
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September 11, 2025
EU Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela addressing the first EU-Pacific Business Forum in Fiji on Friday 5 September 2025. Photo: Delegation of the European Union to the Pacific French Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories...
Pacific moves to secure banking lifeline as correspondent links dry up
Pacific News Service
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By Pita Ligaiula in Honiara, Solomon Islands 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...
Pacific leaders to endorse non-binding regional labour mobility guidelines at Honiara summit
RNZ
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September 9, 2025
Increased movement of people in the region has been advocated for some time by Pacific leaders. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins Pacific leaders are set to endorse a regional labour mobility principles calling for fair, ethical and transparent...