I was given early access to Grok 3 earlier today, making me I think one of the first few who could run a quick vibe check. Thinking ✅ First, Grok 3 clearly has an around state of the art thinking model ("Think" button) and did great out of the box on my Settler's of Catan

PIF SG Baron Waqa met with Hon. Elina Akinaga, Secretary of the Department of Resources and Development, #FSM SG Waqa updated Hon. Akinaga on the Regional Kava Development Strategy & its progress emphasising the importance of a united approach to “Kava” on the global stage

PIF SG Baron Waqa today had the opportunity to meet with the President of Palau, H.E Surangel S Whipps, Jr. Key discussions included regional priorities leading to the 54th PIF Leaders Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Defence has been put on the back burner but the overall standard of Super Rugby is much better than last year especially on offence and the closeness of the games. No one wants to see a blow out. Drua and Moana Pacific are playing next level rugby as well which augurs well for

#HappeningNow Aid-for-Trade Briefing opened at #PIFS with remarks by Director Programmes & Initiatives Zarak Khan and Ambassador, Permanent Delegation of the Pacific Islands Forum to the UN, WTO and Other International Organisations in Geneva, Mrs Mere Falemaka. The briefing for

We thank our Members, donors and partners for their tremendous support. #AidforTrade is an essential building block for enabling #Pacific countries & our private sector to fully & equitably participate in #globaltrade & we are working very hard to make progress on quality

#HappeningNow The Forum Trade Officials Meeting (FTOM) continues today after commencing yesterday afternoon, at #PIFS. Director Programmes & Initiatives Zarak Khan delivered remarks on behalf of Acting Secretary-General, Desna Solofa, “as we engage in today’s discussions, let us

Today was a sad day and a reminder to the world the importance of diplomacy. When diplomacy fails only chaos, fear and tyranny reigns. It's important to keep the channels of communication & dialogue open. It's also wise to remember true power is one that is wielded for the

Reminded me of Lamar Jackson amazing TD against the Cincinnati Bengals a few years ago. Has the same instinctive spinning move to beat the tackler but Loganimasi's deft kick at the end and footy skills were sublime. Beautiful try and a great result for the Drua #TosoDrua

Ref's and World Rugby need to have a hard look in the mirror. They seem to be against any aspect of the game that would make it exciting and a spectacle. Blair Murray try for Wales this morning was amazing athleticism #SCOvWAL

#resourceandeconomicdevelopment The 2nd Pacific E-commerce Development Partners Sub-committee met today, bringing together over 25 stakeholders to review progress, set 2025 priorities, and address key challenges in the Pacific's e-commerce ecosystem. Pacific Islands Forum

This week, our Pacific Political Climate Champions, gather in Fiji for a Post COP-29 Debrief. The debrief provides an opportunity to express appreciation to the Champions as well as the national and PSIDS advisors, for the hard-work and effort they've put in to make the

Vinaka Simon Kofe for the insightful conversation. Always an admirer of the amazing work you do for the people of #Tuvalu & our #BluePacific. God bless and wishing you well for the Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting #RAMM

Conclusion of the Special Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (#FEMM) in beautiful Nuku'alofa, #Tonga. It was a pleasure working closely with Hon. Aisake Eke, Prime Minister and #PIF Chair, the Tongan Government and our hard-working team at PIFS led by Secretary General Baron Waqa &

#resourcesandeconomicdevelopment In a show of regionalism, the Fiji government today gifted Standard Mass Sets to the governments of Tuvalu and Niue. Described as a cornerstone of equitable trade, consumer protection, and sustainable development in the Pacific - The sets,

Mauri from Kiribati! The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat team led by Secretary General, Baron Divavesi Waqa, conducted high-level in-country consultations today with representatives from different Ministries of the Kiribati Government. SG Waqa welcomed participants to the

Ko rabwa and vinaka vakalevu to His Excellency Taneti Maumau, President of Kiribati, Vice President Toatu, Foreign Secretary Uering, Secretary to Cabinet Biribo, staff of the Kiribati Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Immigration & the Kiribati Government for hosting Secretary

#HappeningNow The Pacific Regional Quality Policy (PRQP) Inception Workshop was opened today by Chief Guest PS Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Mr. Shaheen Ali Shaheen Ali. Remarks were also made by Pacific Islands Forum DSG Desna Solofa. Representatives from

Deputy Secretary General, Desna Solofa, delivered opening remarks at the Pacific Regional Quality Policy Inception Workshop this morning in Nadi, Fiji. "Quality Infrastructure is one of the tools our region can leverage to deliver the economic ambitions of the 2050 Strategy for

Rodney Kirarock, Economic Policy Officer at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, presented on Correspondent Banking Relationships – Impacts and Mitigation at the 2025 Pacific Update at the University of the South Pacific this week. The initiative, developed by the Pacific