Assange spies Pacific end to 14-year fight over leaks
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will finally face a United States court 14 years after he leaked troves of secret state information and ended up...
Fijian children at risk of forced labour and trafficking: Report
The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report by the United States government states that Fijian children are at risk of forced labour in agriculture, retail,...
AUD$14.7m grant to boost Pacific trade
The Pacific Islands Forum, through its Geneva Office, proudly announces the signing of a transformative AUD$14.7 million(US$9.67 million) grant agreement with the Australian Department...
‘Stop the violence and killing against Kanaky people’: Vanuatu MPs from Tafea Province
The eight Members of Vanuatu Parliament from Tafea Province have made a bold and powerful call to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel...
Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action
The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of...
Yap to begin canvassing votes for 31 May political status referendum
The Yap Election Commission in the Federated States of Mironesia (FSM) on Friday will begin tabulating the ballots cast during the 31 May referendum...
GEF Council approves more than $700 million for vast environmental needs
Global Environment Facility member countries has approved US$736.4 million in funding, including new support for the Great Green Wall, a landmark initiative focused on...
Rufino Varea appointed Regional Director of PICAN
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has appointed Rufino Varea as its new Regional Director.
Hailing from Oinafa Village in Rotuma, Rufino Varea brings extensive...
Australia boosting aid to Papua New Guinea for landslide recovery and security
Australia will provide a further AUD$2 million (US$1.3 million) to support reconstruction efforts in Papua New Guinea after last month’s deadly landslide, the government...
Fiji Military Forces takes responsibility for patrol boat Puamau grounding: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) takes full responsibility for the running aground of the $20million (US$10 million) RFNS Puamau, says Commander Major...
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Long hours, stress and harassment are causing hundreds of thousands of early deaths, says...
More than 840,000 people die each year from health conditions linked to risks such as long working hours, job insecurity, workplace harassment and bullying,...
Australia to supply assault rifles to PNG
Australia is set to supply 3,500 new Australian Combat Assault Rifles (ACAR) to the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF), along with improvements to...
Defence Minister warns ‘Don’t Even Try’ to test military
Fiji's Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua has warned against attempting to break into the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) installations, indicating the seriousness...