Tourism propels growth in Fiji – ADB
Fiji's economy is forecast to grow by 8.3 percent in 2023 and then moderate to 3.7 percent in 2024, says the Asian Development Outlook...
U.S President Biden pledges US$40bn to Pacific islands as summit seeks to reassert influence
U.S President Joe Biden has offered US$40bn in economic aid to Pacific islands at a White House meeting with leaders from the region aimed...
Biden meets Pacific island leaders for Second summit to counter China
U.S President Joe Biden met Pacific island leaders for a second White House summit on Monday, part of a charm offensive aimed at curbing...
Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and will...
U.S President Joe Biden on Monday told leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of...
President Whipps says Palau feels the effect of Ukraine invasion by Russia
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr of Palau has called for peace and stability worldwide, as the Ukraine invasion by Russia has had ripple effects...
At UN climate summit big polluters’ absence speaks volumes
By Matteo Civillini
As United Nations chief Antonio Guterres convened a climate summit for the first time in four years, he was keen to avoid...
PNG and Australia’s defence cooperation is a ‘jewel’ of their relationship – but forming...
Amid the fanfare of an Australian prime ministerial visit to Papua New Guinea in January, defence was key on the agenda, with both parties...
U.S will establish diplomatic ties with the Cook Islands and Niue as Biden hosts...
President Joe Biden is set to establish diplomatic relations Monday with two South Pacific nations, the Cook Islands and Niue, as his administration aims...
Pacific Island leaders sound alarm on climate crisis, call for urgent action
Leaders from Pacific island nations collectively rang the alarm on the relentless march of climate change, marked by rising sea levels, extreme weather events...
UN renewal, Security Council reform, global financing redesign needed – Nauru President told UNGA
The Pacific nation of Nauru has called on the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) for an urgent need to reform the global decision making at...
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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...