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 shipping lifeline faces crisis as experts push wind-powered transition
For many Pacific Island communities, a delayed ship does not just mean inconvenience. It can mean empty store shelves, fuel shortages and isolation.
“Shipping is...
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to ‘infiltration by foreign organised crime’, President José Ramos-Horta says
Timor-Leste is vulnerable to “infiltration by foreign organised crime”, the country’s president, José Ramos-Horta, has warned.
His comments come as Australian federal police (AFP) confirmed...
Fiji Climate Change Minister set key priorities to accelerate Pacific climate action
“1.5 is not negotiable and is a red line grounded in science and in our lived reality.”
This was the strong reminder from Fiji's Minister...