Historic joint submission of Extended Continental Shelf areas to the UN by Fiji, Solomon...
Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have today taken a major step to secure 453,400 square kilometres of shared ocean heritage.
The countries submitted three Extended...
‘The Deep Sea needs rules’ to avoid mining free-for-all: ISA Chief
The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, has warned that the future of deep-sea governance hangs in the balance, urging member...
COP30 president: Transition from fossil fuels can start without climate talks
When it comes to the most important thing to curb climate change – moving away from planet-heating fossil fuels – governments have done enough...
UN Human Rights Council fails to call out fossil fuels after decision cuts mention
A proposal by the Marshall Islands and Colombia calling for a transition away from fossil fuels at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) failed...
Sacred oath taken as Ratu Tevita ascends to Lau leadership
The people of Lau province in Fiji have pledged their acceptance and full support for Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara as their new Chief during...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
-The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands...
Green Climate Fund reforms aim to fix “slow, cumbersome” accreditation process
The board of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) last week adopted reforms that aim to make it quicker and easier for organisations in developing...
“Our Future is Non-Negotiable” – Pacific SIDS stand firm on Plastics treaty ambition
As the world moves closer to finalising a global treaty to end plastic pollution, Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) have reaffirmed their longstanding...
World Court to issue climate change opinion on 23 July
The top United Nations court will on 23 July issue a nonbinding opinion on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change, a decision expected...
Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties
The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring...
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Strategic competition in Pacific here to stay, Australian Minister says
Australian Minister for Defence Industry and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy says strategic competition with China in the Pacific is a permanent...
Cook Islands General Election set for 12 August
The Cook Islands 2026 General Election will be held on Wednesday, August 12, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, announced this morning.
In a radio...
Fiji PM says next election due between 24 December and early February 2027
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s next general election is expected to be held between 24 December 2026, and the first week of February...