Battle not yet lost, says Fiji’s Heath Secretary Dr Fong
We are not giving up the fight against the COVID-19 virus in Fiji.
This was the statement by Health Ministry permanent secretary Dr James Fong...
Time running out for countries on climate crisis front line
The world’s running out of time to limit global temperature rise to below two degrees Celsius, a matter of life or death for climate...
Ongoing uncertainty may well now justify the doctrine of necessity: Samoa Supreme court
The current (political) climate of ongoing turmoil and uncertainty, may well now justify the operation of the doctrine of necessity to validate the events...
Fiji records 721 new cases and six deaths reported
Fiji has reported 721 new positive COVID-19 cases and six deaths Thursday.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong said the...
COVID death toll passes 4 million: Global Vaccine Plan essential, declares UN Chief Guterres
The global death toll due to COVID-19 officially passed four million late on Wednesday, marking yet another “grim milestone” and underlining the urgent need...
Developing nations, UN seek clear plan for promised climate finance
Pressure is growing on rich countries to set out exactly how they will deliver a promised US$100 billion a year in funding to help...
Morrison government rejects call to phase out coal power ahead of UN session on...
A call from a Pacific island neighbour to phase out coal power is one of 55 recommendations the Morrison government has rejected ahead of...
Samoa Supreme Court decision today on motion to enforce its orders
Samoa Supreme Court’s decision whether to enforce its orders of 28 June 2021 after the Attorney General and others did not comply to convene...
FLNKS candidate Louis Mapou elected President of New Caledonia
After five months status quo, the FLNKS candidate Louis Mapou, a member of UNI-Palika has been elected President of the Government of New Caledonia.
“It...
HRPP files formal complaint against Members of Samoa’s Judiciary
The Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) has filed a formal complaint against members of the Samoa Judiciary, calling the Chief Justice ‘incompetent’ in handling...
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NZ Middle East evacuation flights will also assist stranded Pacific Island nationals
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand’s plans to evacuate citizens from the Middle East will also extend to Pacific Island nationals stranded by...
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The Pacific region faces urgent climate threats requiring coordinated, culturally grounded solutions.
And the identity of Pacific communities is threatened by severe climate impacts, including...
Rights protection central to climate strategy
Human rights are firmly embedded in the Climate Mobility framework, reflecting Pacific values and international standards with ongoing community consultations.
Heike Alefsen, representative from the...