Fiji-U.S strengthen ties for economic growth
The United States has realigned its foreign assistance to meet strategic goals, delivering targeted investments in security, technology, and disaster preparedness in Fiji.
The embassy...
Pacific leadership at UNEA-7, advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet
If multilateralism is to prove its worth, it must deliver first for those who have the most to lose. Our islands, our people, and...
A sustainable future requires new thinking: UN environment report
Fresh approaches to facing complex environmental challenges are revealed in the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) new global outlook released on Tuesday.
The agency calls the...
AFP Commissioner announces historic organised crime summit
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett has reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to working alongside Fiji to combat organised crime, announcing that the AFP and...
Nuclear tests leave a scar in the Pacific
President Donald Trump’s recent call for the resumption of nuclear tests struck a chord with the Pacific island nations, which are still reeling from...
HRPPs’ application to activate 10 percent quota for women MPs “premature” says Samoa AG
The Samoa Attorney General, Su’a Helena Wallwork Lamb has called the application by the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) and candidate Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau...
High risk of economic losses from Cook Islands nodule extraction and sales – new...
The economic potential of seabed polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands has been overstated, according to a new independent study commissioned by Greenpeace International.
The...
Koea FM vows to strengthen cooperation with Pacific Islands in climate change, oceans
South Korea Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that Korea will strengthen cooperation with the Pacific Island countries (PICs) in areas of climate change,...
Albanese describes Australia’s relations with PNG as ‘equals and allies’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the friendship between his country and Papua New Guinea as “mates, equals and allies”.
Speaking as the key...
NRL sets itself as unity force against China in PNG
In the PNG Chiefs, James Marape sees a “national unity project” akin to South Africa’s Rainbow Nation Rugby World Cup win in 1995.
The Papua...
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Fiji abstains as UN adopts resolution on protecting humanitarian and UN personnel
Fiji was among six countries that abstained when the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the safety and security of humanitarian workers...
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka appointed new Cook Islands foreign affairs and Immigration secretary
The Cook Islands Public Service Commission has announced Elizabeth Wright-Koteka’s appointment as Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), effective 1...
NZ helps strengthen Pacific aviation security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced New Zealand will invest an additional $13.3 million (US$7.69 million), over five years, to strengthen aviation security in...