WHO dismisses senior official Fijian Dr Temo Waqanivalu after sexual misconduct accusations
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dismissed Dr Temo Waqanivalu, a senior official accused of three separate instances of sexual misconduct over five years.
“Dr...
Crown Princess of Denmark arrives in Fiji
Her Royal Highness (HRH), Crown Princess Mary Elizabeth of Denmark arrived in Fiji Monday her first official visit.
The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development,...
Former president of Kiribati backs legal case against Australia over inaction on climate crisis
A former Pacific Island president has backed a Torres-Strait Islander-led legal case to hold the Australian government accountable for climate crisis inaction.
On Monday, Anote...
Security threats trigger rethink of Australia’s defence
Australia’s defence force needs an urgent overhaul, with a shift towards long-range strike abilities and better bang for taxpayers’ bucks spent on military projects.
A...
We cannot be complacent: PIF DSG Manoni at the Pacific Prevention Summit to end...
“Addressing and preventing violence in all its forms against any individual – men, women, girls, boys, and communities is critical for development,” says Pacific...
Pacific elders back Torres Strait climate action
The head of a Pacific elders body has backed a Torres Strait Islander-led push to hold the federal government accountable for its actions to...
AFP and Pacific police forces set forensic agenda
The AFP and forensic leaders from 11 police forces across the Pacific gathered in Canberra last week, to strengthen and support forensic capabilities across...
World could face record temperatures in 2023 as El Nino returns
The world could breach a new average temperature record in 2023 or 2024, fuelled by climate change and the anticipated return of the El...
Human, economic, environmental toll of climate change on the rise: WMO
The relentless advance of climate change brought more drought, flooding and heatwaves to communities around the world last year, compounding threats to people’s lives...
Sacked health chief hits ‘blatant corruption’ in Marshall Islands, seeks probe into trust funds
Jack Niedenthal, who was recently “fired” as health secretary of the Marshall Islands, blasted the national government for turning a blind eye to the...