Pacific Islands Forum Newswire

CNMI eyes stronger role in Pacific Islands Forum

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is seeking to maintain its observer status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), with the possibility of pursuing associate membership as it looks to strengthen its voice in the region. Clement “CJ” …

US backs Taiwan’s participation in PIF

Taiwan yesterday “welcomed and affirmed” Washington’s support for its participation in the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, saying that the nation stands ready to contribute to security and resilience in the region. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin …

Labour pledges wider visa-waiver travel for Pacific visitors

The Labour Party is promising to make it easier for people from Pacific countries to visit family in New Zealand through an expansion of visa-waiver access to citizens of Pacific Islands Forum nations. Labour Deputy Leader and Pacific Peoples spokesperson …

‘We need real action’: Pacific campaigners, leaders react to Labour visa-waiver pledge

For Anae Arthur Anae, Labour’s visa-waiver announcement today is more than another election promise. The long-time campaigner became emotional speaking with William Terite on Pacific Mornings after Labour pledged to expand visa-waiver access to citizens of …

CNMI eyes bigger role in Pacific Islands Forum

The CNMI wants to maintain its observer status in the Pacific Islands Forum and could eventually seek associate membership as the Commonwealth looks to gain a stronger voice in a region increasingly caught in the middle of global power competition. Clement …

Ben Morgan: Pacific Brief – ‘Tit for tat’ military exercises near Korea

The first weeks of September saw the US, Japanese and South Korean navies exercising in the Sea of Japan. Exercise Freedom Edge was a five-day long multi-domain activity that involved ships, aircraft and cyber assets from all three participating nations …

PACNEWS TWO, 16 SEPTEMBER 2026

In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji targets 24 December for new Constitution 2. PACIFIC — Pacific Ministers renew commitment to stronger, more integrated weather, climate and early warning service 3. PACIFIC — Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel ‘ …

‘Treasury can write what it likes’: Winston Peters defends Pacific Islands Forum hosting decision

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he was under no obligation to consult with Cabinet before making an offer to Pacific Island Forum (PIF) member nations to host the annual leaders meeting in 2027. It comes after Treasury released documents …

Cook Islands port deal puts focus on military use of infrastructure in the Pacific - law expert

The planned upgrade of Penrhyn’s port in the northern Cook Islands is putting a new focus on what happens when Pacific infrastructure serves both civilian and military interests. The United States has said it is open to a military presence being part of …

Fault Lines – Defence bills, warning flares, Pacific cheques

Welcome to the latest edition of ASPI’s Fault Lines. Every fortnight, ASPI’s Defence Strategy Program monitors the actions and developments shaping the regional order and Australia’s security. This edition covers the period from 21 August to 3 September …

US military presence at Cook Islands port 'being negotiated', ambassador says

The United States says a military presence at a planned port upgrade in the northern Cook Islands, located near a former US World War II airfield, is "all being negotiated". The US and New Zealand governments will jointly fund the NZ$101 million …

Labour Will Expand Visa-Waiver Travel To Pacific Citizens

Labour will make it more affordable for Pacific families to reunite with loved ones in New Zealand by expanding visa-waiver travel to Pacific citizens. “When the cost of living is putting pressure on many Pacific families, the cost of travelling to see …

Peace Corps To Return After 26 Years, U.S. Committed To Advancing Relationship

U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matt Murray. by Charley Piringi   Bilateral engagements between Solomon Islands and the U.S. in Washington and Honiara are yielding tangible community benefits, says U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matt …

New Zealand’s Labour proposes visa-free Pacific travel

Source: Travel+Leisure Labour will make it more affordable for Pacific families to reunite with loved ones in New Zealand by expanding visa-waiver travel to Pacific citizens. Labour Deputy Leader and Pacific Peoples spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni stated that …

Pacific officials step up COP31 coordination

Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have stepped up regional coordination for COP31, focusing on key Pacific priorities and negotiating positions ahead of the UN climate summit. Officials met for the seventh meeting of the COP31 Pacific Senior Officials …

Kata: NZ hosts Pacific Islands Forum

Meet the Taiwanese Designers Behind the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum Island Shirts

Every year at the Pacific Islands Forum, leaders and representatives from the 18 member states take a group "family photo" in matching island shirts. This year's design was made by Taiwanese design brand InBlooom. They also created unique …

U.S backs Taiwan’s continued PIF role, warns of China’s ‘malign activities’…

The United States on Tuesday strongly backed Taiwan’s continued participation in the Pacific Islands Forum and accused China of pursuing what it called “malign activities” in the Pacific, including economic coercion, illegal fishing and corruption. Deputy …

Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror – heavy on reaffirming but light on tasking

With a Chinese ballistic missile test in July as prelude, the familiar China-Taiwan tensions and preparations for the Pacific pre-COP in October and COP31 the following month, the annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) returned to Palau last …

CBiLink Achieves EMV® 3-D Secure Approval, Strengthening Its Financial Security Capabilities

Advancing Secure Digital Payments with EMV® 3-D Secure NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CBiLink (CBiLink.com) confirmed that its EMV® 3-D Secure (3DS) solution has officially received EMV® 3-D Secure Approval from …

Fuzhou Cultural Heritage Takes the International Stage at WTO Public Forum in Geneva

Xuhe Gaoqiang Opera and Intangible Cultural Heritage Crafts Showcase the Cultural Legacy of Fuzhou, Jiangxi, at the World Trade Organization GENEVA, CANTON OF GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fuzhou, a historic city …

SCORE Study Results of MammaTyper® LRP Model in HR+/HER2− Breast Cancer Presented at ECP 2026

BERLIN, GERMANY, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cerca Biotech announced the presentation of promising findings from the SCORE study by investigators at the 2026 European Congress of Pathology (ECP), demonstrating the potential of the …

Momcozy and Midwife Bianca Burge Call for Breastfeeding Support Built Around Real Life

At the ACM National Conference, registered midwife and infant sleep consultant Bianca Burge calls for a shift in the breastfeeding conversation SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the Australian College of Midwives National …

The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) launches report on the impact of financial centers

WAIFC has launched a new report examining the economic, institutional and international contribution of financial centers BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Alliance of International Financial Centers (WAIFC) has …

Center for Black Equity Announces 2026 BE. Gala Honorees

October 3 celebration in Washington, DC, will recognize leadership, advocacy, artistry, and service advancing Black LGBTQ+ communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Black Equity announced …

Federal and State Data Restrictions Are Forcing Health Systems to Re-Examine Where Clinical Documentation Is Produced

A federal national security rule, a growing set of state statutes, and mounting physician edit burden are converging. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For two decades, the economics of U.S. medical …

AAFA LAUNCHES HEAT STRESS TOOLKIT TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURES

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has launched a new AAFA Heat Stress Toolkit at Cascale’s Annual Meeting 2026 in Athens, Greece, providing manufacturers …

ZyDoc® Selected to Present at the 26th New York Venture Summit as Clinical Documentation Shifts Back Onshore

ZyDoc® will unveil a two-year roadmap, an industry-first documentation capability, and its onshoring strategy at the New York Venture Summit in November 2026. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZyDoc®, the U.S. …

Pro Psychological Analysis Completes 5,000 Immigration Psychological Evaluations

Nationwide telehealth provider marks five years serving immigration attorneys and clients in VAWA, T visa, U visa, asylum and extreme hardship cases. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pro Psychological Analysis …

AMPP Marks World Maritime Day 2026 by Putting Standards and Workforce at the Center of Maritime Excellence

AMPP highlights maritime standards, corrosion control, workforce expertise and shipbuilding durability as critical to turning policy into real-world performance HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maritime …

Albania Rosario Realizes 17 Year Vision as FDLA Opens United Palace to the Community for The Life of Giannina Azar NYFW

The 4,000-seat theater welcomed the community for an immersive NYFW finale & the announcement of a global development opportunity for emerging designers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4,000-seat …

Luxury Safari Specialist Africa&You Appoints Andrea Schnoor Communications as PR Agency

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa&You has appointed Andrea Schnoor Communications (ASC) as its Public Relations Representative, amplifying the voice of one of the continent's most distinctive, women- …

Blackdot Solutions and District 4 Labs partner to strengthen investigations with integrated identity intelligence

Partnership integrates District 4 Labs' DARKSIDE intelligence into Blackdot's Videris, helping investigators uncover connections and build intelligence faster NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

NAVEX Advances Disclosure Management with AI-Powered Review and Connected Risk Intelligence

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced new capabilities in NAVEX One Disclosure Management to help compliance teams …

Global Experts to Gather for PAWS International Captive Wildlife Conference

Experts from 10+ countries to participate in the world's longest-running conference on the challenges wild animals face in captivity. SAN ANDREAS, CA, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Performing Animal Welfare …

Manifold launches first-of-its-kind solution to trace and govern AI agents across browser and endpoint runtime

Browser support expands Manifold’s AI security platform to AI assistants and browser-driving agents, giving security teams visibility into what AI actually does LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As AI agents move …

توسعات اتفاقية للمدفوعات السعودية والقطرية وإعلانات استثمارية بارزة في اليوم الثاني من Money20/20 Middle East 2026

البنك المركزي السعودي ومصرف قطر المركزي يعلنان اتفاقية تتيح استخدام بطاقتي «مدى» و«هميان» في كلا البلدين. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • البنك المركزي السعودي ومصرف قطر المركزي يعلنان اتفاقية تتيح استخدام بطاقتي …

SGS secures new three-year PVoC contract for Tanzania's China Zone imports

Supporting exports to Tanzania from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Mongolia & Macau BAAR, SWITZERLAND, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has been awarded …

Money20/20 Middle East Day Two Sees Landmark Saudi Qatar Payments Agreement as Major Fintech Investment

Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Qatar Central Bank announce agreement enabling mada and HIMYAN card use across both countries RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- • Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) and Qatar Central Bank announce …