UN calls for global action to turn cities into engines of sustainable development
Marking World Cities Day on Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General emphasised the vital role cities play in sustainable development as catalysts for economic growth and...
Permit for Free Palestine protest march in Fiji denied
A planned peaceful protest to 'Free Palestine' in Fiji's capital, Suva on Saturday (04 November) has been denied a permit by the Government citing...
Upcoming COP28 summit must ‘respond decisively’ to gaps in global climate action
Next month’s UN climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must respond decisively to the gaps in the intranational community’s response climate crisis,...
Countdown to PIFLM52: Cook Islands partnership approach to security service delivery
Security Coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Cook Islands, Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents...
Fiji affirms its solidarity with Israel
The Fiji Government has affirmed its solidarity with Israel and commitment to global peace in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and...
Vanuatu’s transport challenge hinders cyclone Lola recovery
Vanuatu's Cyclone Lola response faces transport roadblocks with the country's patrol boat out of action after it was damaged from twin cyclones Kevin and...
Nauru’s new President David Adeang sworn in, names Cabinet
Member of Parliament for Ubenide David Adeang has taken his oath as the newly elected President of Nauru.
Chief Justice Mohammad Khan presided over the...
Taiwan congratulates new Nauru president
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated David Adeang after the Nauru Parliament elected him president of Taiwan’s Pacific ally, following a no-confidence vote...
Solomon Islands PM opens 19th ACP – EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has officially opened the 19th African Caribbean and Pacific – European Union (ACP- EU) joint parliamentary assembly at...
China’s declining aid to Pacific islands increasingly goes to allies, think tank reports
China’s declining aid to the South Pacific is increasingly targeted toward its political allies in the region as appetite there for Chinese credit declines...
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Pacific leaders converge in Fiji for key Troika talks
Pacific leaders have arrived in Suva ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Troika Meeting, with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr and Solomon...
Alarm sounded on radioactive risk from deep sea mining
Plucking minerals from the ocean floor risks disturbed radioactive material entering the marine food chain, an anti-deep sea mining group warns.
The Deep-Sea Mining Campaign...
Fiji Military Commander Kalouniwai given option to extend term, PM Rabuka reveals
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka revealed that the Constitutional Offices Commission had decided to offer Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Commander Major-General Ro Jone...