The narrative of the Forum at the apex of Pacific regionalism is becoming more commonly used, particularly with increased geopolitical competition and the flurry of partner engagement with Pacific states. While it is important to reinforce the power of the region as one political bloc, it comes off as self-serving. Pacific islanders generally do not think in these terms. Our communal values are much stronger. Rather, it is Pacific people who are at the apex of Pacific regionalism. It is the Pacific people as a collective who remind us why we are pursuing regionalism in the first place. By Sione Tekiteki.
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Monday 20 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Forum priorities on the 2050 Pacific Strategy were reaffirmed in Nuku'alofa between the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna and Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku, during his visit last week.
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Wednesday 9 March 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A donation of FJD$38,000 from the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Pacific Island countries towards Tonga’s recovery efforts from the volcanic eruption and tsunamis, was received on March 8.
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Monday 10 August 2020
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London, United Kingdom
This week's dialogue on economic strategies by the Forum Economic Ministers' Meeting, 11-12 August, is critical to building back better, or differently, for the Pacific Forum Islands. By Amelia Kinahoi Siamomua. (Tonga’s candidate for the post of Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat).
Wednesday 19 June 2019
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's fight against illicit drugs continues, with a final consultation phase on a Policy Draft for the first Tonga National Illicit Drugs Policy, held at the Fa'onelua Convention Center this week in Nuku'alofa. It requires whole of government and society involvement to manage the growing problem.
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Tuesday 15 March 2016
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Suva, Fiji
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has been given an Observer status in the board of the UN Green Climate Fund, the Secretary General of PIFS, Dame Meg Taylor announced on Friday 11 March. The fund is a global initiative to respond to climate change by investing into low-emission and climate-resilient development.
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Monday 17 November 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
New Zealand's aid programme to the Pacific region will be reviewed by member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat.
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Tuesday 27 May 2014
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Tarawa, Kiribati
Trade ministers from around the region will attend the Pacific Forum Trade Ministers tomorrow 28 May in Tarawa, Kiribati.
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Thursday 1 May 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A new six-year partnership deal has been signed between Australia and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS). Australia will pay $21.6 million (AUD) for the first three years of the partnership.
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Wednesday 5 March 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The European Union and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat have signed a €37.26 million financing agreement to support the “Adapting to Climate Change and Sustainable Energy” programme.
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Friday 25 October 2013
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Seoul, South Korea
A more targeted and mutually accountable Regional Partnership that clearly sets out the specific areas of the Republic of Korea's assistance was agreed upon during a 2nd Korea-Pacific Islands Senior Officials Meeting held in Seoul this week.
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Friday 23 August 2013
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Representatives from 15 Pacific Islands countries and territories (PICTs) and various international aviation regulators gathered in Suva, Fiji last week to discuss aviation security in the Fourth Pacific Directors of Civil Aviation meeting.
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Wednesday 24 July 2013
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Suva, Fiji
Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Pacific Regional Trade and Development Facility, an initiative to improve the delivery of aid to Pacific Island countries.
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Tuesday 21 March 2006
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Suva, Fiji
Although the Pacific has experienced conflicts and will likely do so in the future, democracy will prevail and grow much stronger in the region, believes Peter Forau, the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. By Mary Lyn Fonua.
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