Press Releases

The United States’ Enduring Commitment to the Indo-Pacific: Marking Two Years Since the Release of the Administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy

FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 9, 2024 The United States is an Indo-Pacific nation. As the most dynamic and fastest-growing region on earth, the Indo-Pacific is an essential driver of America’s future security and prosperity. The...

Pacific Island Tourism is on the Surge Again, But its Character is Changing

Pacific Islands have been likened to paradise by early European travellers. The climate, the nature, and the hospitality of local people make Pacific Islands seemingly perfect tourist destinations. Yet, the development and the impact of tourism...

29 September 2023: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wong delivers Australia’s national statement to UNGA, punitive tariffs on goods imported from Russia and Belarus extended for another two years, and more. On 22 September,...

Ocean Dialogue unites voices on collaborative action for shared ocean priorities

Partnerships must become the norm, not the exception. This was emphasised at the Ocean Dialogue convened during the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS) held in Sydney, Australia this week. The dialogue brought together First Nations...

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION TO THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA

[PRESS RELEASE – TUESDAY 8 APRIL 2025] – His Excellency Mr. Victor Vavricker presented his Letters of Credence to the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa, Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, at a Credentials Ceremony held...

Has Biden Summitry Won a Privileged Seat in Pacific Affairs?

The United States (US) has a strong institutional presence among Pacific Island Countries, dating back many years. However, while new promises of engagement with the region are many, the search for implementation is still ongoing. When President...

Official Keynote Address for the Seventh Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC-7) Director General, SPREP

Opening Salutations: Pastor Thomsom Aki, Vice Chairman of the Vanuatu Christian Council. Honorable John Dahmasing Salong, Minister responsible for the Ministry of Climate Change Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Environment, Energy and...

Fourth SPREP Executive Board Meeting opens in Samoa

Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 4 September 2024, Apia Samoa – The crucial role played by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional...

‘Age of Secrets’ Biography on John Meier Exposes the Hidden Death of the World's Richest Person Howard Hughes

John Meier was the Only Person to Call for a Congressional Hearing and Investigation Into the Death of Howard Hughes NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled Richard...

‘Age of Secrets’ Biography on John Meier Exposes the Howard Hughes Organization as a Front Company for the CIA

John Meier was the First Person to Expose the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Involvement with the Hughes Organization NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Age of Secrets: The Conspiracy that Toppled...

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Daniel Tarapacki at the Welcome Reception, U.S. Embassy Residence

SAMOA, September 11 - (September 12, 2024) Faafetai Chaplain Lt Col (Todd) Brown for the thoughtful word of encouragement. Your Highnesses, Head of State and Masiofo Your Excellency, Council of Deputies and your good lady Honorable Deputy Prime...

SPREP’s Fourth Executive Board Meeting ends on a high

Island and Ocean Ecosystems Climate Change Resilience Environmental Monitoring and Governance Waste Management and Pollution Control General News 6 September 2024, Apia Samoa - The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme’s...

18 August 2023: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese off to Indonesia, the Philippines, and India next month; Pacific Rugby League Championships established; Australia hosting Exercise Malabar for the first time; Japan-Australia RAA enters into...

PIF ACKNOWLEDGED FINANCIAL PLEDGES TOWARDS PRF

PIF ACKNOWLEDGED FINANCIAL PLEDGES TOWARDS PRF Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele speaking to his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese during one of the plenaries at the PIF meeting in Tonga Secretary General of Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa...

Joint Statement on Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) 2023

MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 29, 2023 The Governments of Australia and the United States of America released the following statement on the occasion of the 33rd Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN). Minister for...

UN PLEDGED TO SUPPORT GNUT’S DONOR ROUNDTABLE EVENT

UN PLEDGED TO SUPPORT GNUT’S DONOR ROUNDTABLE EVENT United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Fiji has pledged support for the Government for National Unity and Transformation’s (GNUT) proposed Donor Roundtable Event. UN Resident Coordinator,...

28 July 2023: The Week in Australian Foreign Affairs

This week in Australian foreign affairs: Albanese visits Hipkins in Wellington, Talisman Sabre 2023, USS Canberra commissioned in Sydney, more sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and more. On 26 July, Prime Minister Anthony...

Official Address by Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General SPREP, 4th Clean Pacific Roundtable 2024, 5-9 August, 2024, Funafuti, Tuvalu

Clean Environment, Resilient Ocean and Healthy Communities. Pastor Fitilau Puapua, President of Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu.Honourable Feleti Penitala Teó, Prime Minister, Tuvalu. Distinguished representatives, Development Partners, Waste and...

The Polo Art Event

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, March 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Tuesday, February 25 at the prestigious location of the Noor Royal Gallery, in Dubai, was held an event which saw the fusion of the sport of Polo with the beauty of Art. The...

SPREP and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation partnership unlocks promise for resilient reefs

A new partnership to protect our Pacific coral reefs was signed at the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum Meeting in Tonga between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation. Working together,...