Information on the number of registrations for Australia’s new Pacific Engagement Visa has been released. 56,127 people across the region had applied. Demand for the PEV was highest in Fiji, where there were 102 ballot registrations - or primary applicants - for every visa

Domestic violence has no place in society and for top female athletes, it is becoming increasingly fatal especially with jealous partners. Rebecca Cheptegei (Uganda 🇺🇬) now joins two Kenyans Agnes Tirop (2021) and Damaris Mutua (2022) who were killed by partners in Iten, Kenya.

Today, Forum leaders met with World Bank President, Ajay Banga in Suva. The high-level meeting provided a crucial platform for Pacific leaders to engage directly with the World Bank President and discuss a range of pressing issues impacting the region.

I paused for a moment to celebrate the gains of #PFLM - there'll be a development of #PIF Ocean of Peace Declaration! But there can't be peace w/out gender equality & gender justice: linkedin.com/posts/gppac-pa… - Pacific Women Mediators Network António Guterres Pacific Islands Forum Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda Pacific Community

Papua New Guineans from far and wide (some walked Kokoda in four days) have gathered at points throughout the city to welcome Pope Francis 🇵🇬 Hymns from Jackson International Airport tonight.

Today is the 45th anniversary of final capping of Ruint Dome. Please take time to reflect on the sacrifice those involved and their family made for the USA government and Marshallese people. Also, remember the sacrifice the Marshallese people have made for the nuclear endeavors.

Upon the invitation of #PNG Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape, Forum leaders; #Nauru President H.E David Adeang, #Tonga PM Hon. Hu'akavameiliku and #Vanuatu PM Hon. Charlot Salwai, were in Port Moresby to meet His Holiness, Pope Francis, as part of the Apostolic Visit. 🇵🇬🇳🇷🇹🇴🇻🇺

I used to **inhale** books and I swear I now wade through them in slow motion like a warthog stuck in treacle, my attention flitting around like a goddamn moth … am I imagining this? Am I just slower because I’m busy/hitting middle age? Anyone else know what I’m talking about?

Met PIF Secretary General Baron Waqa who I met many times at UNGA in NY when he was president of Nauru.

Looking to recruit more corporate sales staff at our #PortMoresby Datec head office. Let me know if you know of anyone you’d recommend, or if you’re interested in the role yourself. #TechnologyBusiness #WokMasGoYet

Welkam, welcome and Bienvenue Qantas A wonderful moment this morning to witness the inaugural Qantas flight to #PortVila #Vanuatu. This is a milestone in Vanuatu’s aviation history to have such a reputable airline servicing #Vanuatu. It is right inline with #peopletopeople

🌟 Attention all changemakers aged 18-30 in Asia and the Pacific! The #Beijing30 Youth Challenge: Innovations for #GenderEquality is still open for submissions! 💡Submit your ideas by 18 Sept 2024 and stand a chance to present at the forum in Seoul. unwo.men/eUfz50Th5T6

Our first Pacific Youth Ambassador attended Pacific Islands Forum #PIFLM53 with a clear message on our behalf: we must include Pacific youth & voices in decision-making about the #HighSeas! Pacific island countries should join the #RaceForRatification! EarthEcho Int'l highseasalliance.org/2024/09/09/hig…

Kicking off the talanoa on the #Pacific regional gender ecosystem on Day 3 Pacific Women Lead annual reflection shop w Mereseini Rakuita Guttenbeil Likiliki Fiona Hukula

Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has confirmed that the Troika plus delegation is expected to visit New Caledonia in October Pacific Islands Forum Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Siaosi Sovaleni - Huakavameiliku Jimmy Naouna PACNEWS The Pacific Newsroom Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Nic Maclellan

Happy 49th Independence our mama graun PNG. 🇵🇬 in Suva 🇫🇯

We wish the Government and people of Papua New Guinea a happy anniversary as you celebrate forty-nine years of nationhood today 🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬

Congratulations to this USP School of Law alumni..and the first USPAlumni woman to ascend the bench at the Vanuatu Supreme Court. Best wishes Madam Justice Kanas for trailblazing on. She now joins Justice Viran Trief as the two women on Vanuatu's supreme court.

Don't forget, the Call for Panels for our 2025 AAPS Conference is now open! The conference will be at Sydney University, 3-6 June, convened by the awesome Professor Jioji Ravulo. Get your panel proposal in by 28 Oct, on the theme "Pacific Discourses and Destinies"! pacificstudies.org.au/2024/08/aaps-c…

🚨 We are hiring! Our communications team is looking for a Senior Associate, Digital Communications to manage our digital platforms and optimize online engagement. 📍 Location is flexible 🗓️ Priority deadline: 4 October Learn more and apply here 👇 bit.ly/3XhWWSo