BY CHRIS ALEX
The second day of the Regional Media Workshop, jointly organised by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) yesterday in Honiara, brought critical discussions to the forefront ahead of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Meeting.
With over 40 journalists from across the Pacific region including 21 local Solomon Islands reporters the forum is playing a key role in building media understanding and engagement around the Forum’s 2025 theme: “Iumi Tugeda: Act Now for an Integrated Blue Pacific Continent.”
The day 2 workshop sessions addressed four key pillars central to the region’s sustainable future:
-Peace and Security
-Technology and Connectivity
-People-Centered Development
-Economic Development
Participants explored the interconnectedness of these issues, emphasizing the need for collaborative responses to shared challenges such as climate change, digital inequality, economic resilience, and regional security.
“This workshop empowers Pacific journalists to be more than just storytellers they become enablers of regional unity and informed action,” said a PINA representative.
The final day is today with a focus on regional cooperation and the future of the Blue Pacific, setting the stage for the official opening of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum tomorrow.
The workshop highlights the essential role of the media in shaping dialogue and driving accountability across the Pacific as leaders prepare to convene under a shared vision for an integrated and resilient Blue Pacific continent.
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