Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...
Cook Islands Critical Minerals agreement moves it one step closer to Deep-Sea mining
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) is warning of the dangers that come from closer economic alignment for Pacific Island Countries as the U.S...
Pacific countries to use Tuvalu’s plight as example to world powers
Fiji, Palau and Tuvalu look set to host world leaders and climate change ministers in the lead-up to COP31 in a bid to encourage...
Japan faces ‘most significant structural changes since WWII,’ Foreign Minister Motegi tells Diet
Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has warned that the world is undergoing its most significant structural changes since the end of World War II,...
Fijian Media Association calls for clarity on Charters’ arrest
The Fijian Media Association (FMA) is concerned with developments involving Charlie Charters, who was stopped at Nadi International Airport and is now reported to...
Former ‘Īkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola has died
Former ʻīkale Tahi half‑back Manu Vunipola, uncle of England international players Mako and Billy Vunipola, has died.
Details surrounding his death remain unknown.
Manu, 59, was...
Civil society shut out of new Pacific disaster fund, NGOs tell Fiji MPs
Civil society organisations are being shut out of a major new regional disaster and climate fund and only the Government can change that.
That is...
UN Climate Change launches capacity-building for negotiators initiative
UN Climate Change has launched a new Capacity-Building for Negotiators (CB4N) initiative to ensure all Party delegates, particularly those from developing countries and youth...
On the Pacific journey to COP31
The COP31 Türkiye – Australia partnership that includes the Pacific is a first in the history of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change....
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Rewa Chief says Fiji’s military immunity call challenges government to deliver accountability
Rewa Chief Ro Naulu Mataitini has described the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ (RFMF) call to remove constitutional immunity protections as “Fiji's most courageous...
25th Forum Fisheries Committee Ministerial Meeting concludes in Wellington
The 25th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Ministerial Meeting and the 7th Regional Fisheries Ministers Meeting (RFMM) concluded on 02 July 2026 with a Ministerial...
Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has backed ending constitutional immunity provisions, saying accountability is essential for lasting peace and constitutional reform.
In...