NZ rebuked for behaviour at fisheries forum
An international fisheries forum has delivered a stinging rebuke to New Zealand after diplomats made an abrupt about-turn on deep-sea trawling restrictions.
But Fisheries Minister...
Fiji remains on tax blacklist
Fiji's continued presence on the European Union’s list of tax non-cooperative tax jurisdictions was among key issues raised by permanent secretary for Trade Shaheen...
Fiji watching U.S tariff moves with concern
As United States President Donald Trump affirms his pre-election promises to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods coming in from countries like Canada,...
PX, PNG Air ‘owe K150 million’
Papua New Guinea Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Walter Schnaubelt says Air Niugini owes the National Airports Corporation (NAC) more than K120 million (US$29.92...
Samoa and China sign visa exemption agreement
Samoa and the People's Republic of China have penned an agreement where citizens from both countries can travel visa-free.
The Agreement on Mutual Visa Exemption...
Earthquake-struck Vanuatu needs aid, tourism help
On Port Vila's waterfront, a lonely Christmas tree stands out among the red-flowering poinciana which line the boulevard.
Standing on overgrown grass, with faded baubles,...
Pacific Islands Forum officials endorse 2025 budget and workplan
The Pacific Islands Forum Officials Committee (FOC) successfully concluded its 2024 Budget Session, held in Suva, Fiji on 12 – 13 December.
Chaired by Niue,...
Fiji Tourism Minister confident tourism will remain unaffected, Only two remain in hospital –...
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka remains optimistic that the recent suspected alcohol poisoning incident at the Warwick Fiji Resort will...
WWF commends WCPFC for first-ever adoption of crew labour standards; reforms needed to strength...
WWF commends the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission for the adoption of binding measures on crew labour standards at its 21st annual meeting.
A...
Study: Palau’s marine sanctuary protects tuna during spawning period
Researchers have found that tuna spawn within the boundaries of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary, suggesting that the secured area potentially provides protection for...