Fiji AG Leung calls for review of 2013 Constitution
Numerous references to Fiji Attorney-General in the 2013 Constitution are aspects which need to be reviewed.
Attorney-General Graham Leung said the person in that position...
Kiribati endorses Michael Lodge for ISA Secretary General, emphasises sustainable Ocean resource management
The government of Kiribati has announced its support for incumbent Michael Lodge in the upcoming International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary General election, highlighting his...
UNGA President calls for urgent global action on sea-level rise
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially adopted the modalities for an upcoming high-level meeting focused on the urgent issue of sea-level rise.
In...
China, major democracies step up competition in Pacific
China and democratic countries, including Australia and Japan, have increased their efforts to deepen engagement with Pacific Island countries in recent weeks, intensifying what...
Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator
The obscure UN organisation attempting to set rules for the exploitation of deep-sea metals is facing a potential shake-up as more nations call for...
Further delay to PNG vote of no confidence substantive matter
The Papua New Guinea opposition faced yet another delay in the hearing of their special reference case to recall parliament when the Attorney General...
Vape ban comes into effect in Cook Islands
Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as...
Tonga hastily prepares for approaching PIF Leaders meeting
Tonga is hastily preparing to host the Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting, with hundreds of visitors expected to attend.
With hotels in the capital fully booked,...
Forum SG calls for unity and resilience at Pacific Economic meeting
Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa Thursday highlighted the importance of economic resilience, sustainable growth, and regional cooperation across the Pacific.
“It is with great pleasure...
Fiji’s Finance Minister calls for holistic strategy on skill migration
Fiji’s Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad today stressed the complexities of migration and labour mobility, emphasising the need for a balanced and comprehensive approach.
“Migration...
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Fiji Parliament ratified PRF in uninanimous vote, pushes debt free-climate funding
Fiji’s Parliament has unanimously approved the ratification of the agreement to establish the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Wednesday, marking a significant step toward strengthening...
Fiji Government split on Emergency Powers; Polls won’t be automatically delayed
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a State of Emergency is “very seriously” being considered to tackle Fiji’s growing drug crisis, even as his own...