UN chief: ‘We cannot defeat a pandemic in an uncoordinated way’
Arguing that the world “cannot defeat a pandemic in an uncoordinated way”, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday that countries “must take concrete action...
Fiji urges supports for PIF declaration on maritime boundaries and sea level rise
The United Nations Members States are urged to support the large Oceanic States within the Blue Pacific Continent, which have a profound connection to...
Three new centres to assist Pacific Island countries
China is focusing on establishing three centers to assist Pacific Island countries including Fiji in addressing certain issues.
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo explains...
Treat Omicron seriously, Fiji Health Ministry warns
-Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong is concerned that people are not taking the new Omicron variant seriously.
Dr Fong said more than...
Malaita Premier Suidani reinforces autonomy survey pledge, queries presence of foreign military vessel
Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani again reinforced his government’s plan to carry out a survey seeking an autonomous government for his province.
In a public address...
Kiribati President reinforces integrity commitments at world forum
The world’s major anti-corruption conference began this week in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with Kiribati joining 152 other countries to advance the UN Convention against...
NZ Defence Force personnel return home as tensions ease
Some New Zealand military personnel deployed as part of the international assistance mission to the Solomon Islands have returned home early.
They will even be...
What’s the future of the regional peacekeeping response in Solomon Islands?
As the deadline looms for the regional peacekeepers who remain in Solomon Islands, there are questions on whether the police are up to the...
France invites drafts to revise New Caledonia’s statute
France's overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on the territory's new statute within the French...
Pacific elders urge Fiji PM to demand Australia for greater climate commitments
Former Pacific Island nations leaders said Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to demand from Australia, in his capacity as the chair of the Pacific...
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Pacific Leaders’ 2050 Plan gains ground but gaps remain, Forum report shows
Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
A U.S plan to potentially mine an area of Pacific seabed roughly the size of Nevada near two U.S territories is the latest example...