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Pacific Leaders address New Caledonia unrest with mission

Pacific Leaders address New Caledonia unrest with mission

In late October 2024, leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) conducted a fact-finding mission to New Caledonia to assess the territory’s political and economic challenges. This visit, led by Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameliku Siaosi Sovaleni, Cook Islands...
Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM

Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM

The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked a landmark event as the first such forum of Commonwealth countries hosted by a Pacific country (the...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event

Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event

At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted the economic and cultural significance of kava, describing it as the Pacific’s “Green Gold.”...
Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event

Kava’s economic potential highlighted at CHOGM event

At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted the economic and cultural significance of kava, describing it as the Pacific’s “Green Gold.”...
Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM

Australia Pacific Business Councils lead talks at Samoa CHOGM

The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked a landmark event as the first such forum of Commonwealth countries hosted by a Pacific country (the...