Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific leaders welcomed in traditional Cook Islands style

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific leaders arriving for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting hosted by the Cook Islands are being welcomed at the Rarotonga International Airport in traditional Cook Islands style, with a traditional chant, riveting drum beats, and enchanting dancers.

Art


Café operators brew-ing up for Pacific Islands Forum

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Café operators surrounding the venue for a Pacific Islands Forum gathering at the National Auditorium are anticipating patron numbers will reach those of peak tourism season during the event.

Features


Seamstresses sew up a storm for Forum Meeting volunteers

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting has brought a flurry of activity to the island’s seamstresses as they sew up a storm to diligently produce uniforms for the workers engaged in organising the Forum.

Art


Resort ready to roll out the red carpet (and smiles!)

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism

Nautilus Resort in Muri is ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders who will be attending the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.

Features


Refurbished rooms ready for Forum guests

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism

The Edgewater Resort and Spa and Club Raro Resort are looking forward to welcoming Pacific Islands Forum delegates to their resorts.

Features


Welcome to the Cook Islands!

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown welcomes our Pacific Islands leaders, partners and guests to the Cook Islands.

National


Spick and span: Agencies partner to give Rarotonga a facelift for Forum

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Weekend

It’s taken six months to get there as Rarotonga looks set to be spick and span for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Features


Last minute touches as leaders prepare to meet

Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Thousands of people are anticipated to converge on the National Auditorium (Are Kariori Nui) over the coming week, with months of planning and preparation behind the scenes.

Art


New Zealand to send Brownlee, Sepuloni to Pacific Islands Forum

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

New Zealand Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon will not attend the Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga, while his foreign affairs spokesman Gerry Brownlee will be accompanied by outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni at the forum.

National


Rarotonga finalises preparations for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Rarotonga is putting the finishing touches on its preparations as leaders and officials begin to arrive from today for the week-long Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting starting on Monday.

National


Measures in place to prevent water disruption in Aitutaki during Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum

Measures have been put in place in Aitutaki to ensure there is no water disruption to the public and the regional leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders retreat next week.

National


Partnership approach to security service delivery

Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Security coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents and visitors as the country prepares to host Pacific Leaders and their delegations in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from November 6-10, 2023.

National


$1.7m Hyundai Ioniq EVs charge up for the Pacific Islands Forum

Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

A motorcade of brand-new Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles, valued at $1.7 million landed cost, purchased by the Cook Islands government for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week, underwent its first drive trial around the island last week.

National


Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga

Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be accorded a full Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony when he arrives in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

National


Mana Tiaki initiatives seek to enhance Forum delegates’ experiences

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Cook Islands continue to advance preparations to welcome Pacific Leaders to Rarotonga and Aitutaki for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) to be held from 6 – 10 November 2023.

National


Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending.

National


Cook Islands to showcase culture and history Forum opening ceremony

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Leaders and delegates travelling to the Cook Islands for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), can expect a warm and colourful Polynesian welcome during the PIFLM52 opening ceremony to be held on the evening of 6 November 2023 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.

National


Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Fiji


Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event

Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Business, Economy, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.

Business


Direct Fiji flight during Forum meet praised

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

A charter flight between Nadi and Rarotonga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), has been praised by Fijians residing in the Cook Islands.

Fiji


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