52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023
Café operators brew-ing up for Pacific Islands Forum
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, Go Local, National
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.
Seamstresses sew up a storm for Forum Meeting volunteers
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Art, Features, Go Local, National
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.
Resort ready to roll out the red carpet (and smiles!)
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, Go Local, National, Travel
Nautilus Resort in Muri is ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders who will be attending the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.
Refurbished rooms ready for Forum guests
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, Go Local, National, Travel
The Edgewater Resort and Spa and Club Raro Resort are looking forward to welcoming Pacific Islands Forum delegates to their resorts.
Welcome to the Cook Islands!
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Spick and span: Agencies partner to give Rarotonga a facelift for Forum
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Features, National, 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.
Last minute touches as leaders prepare to meet
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Art, Entertainment, Features, National
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.
New Zealand to send Brownlee, Sepuloni to Pacific Islands Forum
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Rarotonga finalises preparations for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Friday 3 November 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
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 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National, Outer Islands
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.
Partnership approach to security service delivery
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
$1.7m Hyundai Ioniq EVs charge up for the Pacific Islands Forum
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Mana Tiaki initiatives seek to enhance Forum delegates’ experiences
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Cook Islands to showcase culture and history Forum opening ceremony
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National
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.
Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Fiji, Local, National
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.
Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Business, Economy, National
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.
Direct Fiji flight during Forum meet praised
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Fiji, Local, National, 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.
Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.
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