Fiji calls for debt -free climate finance for Small Island States
Fiji has called on Commonwealth countries to move beyond climate finance commitments and deliver affordable funding for vulnerable small states, warning that reliance on...
King Charles III speaks to world leaders in Antigua, expresses ‘sorrow’ over slave trade
King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade a “shameful chapter of history” during a speech Tuesday at the official opening of the Commonwealth...
Fiji PM Rabuka warns SODELPA, NFP over Cabinet positions if they oppose Constitution Bill
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has warned coalition partners the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) and the National Federation Party (NFP)that their representatives could...
Foreign Minister Ditoka recommends Fiji proceed with Australia Treaties despite Standing Committee concerns
Fiji Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka is recommending that Government proceed with the ratification of two major treaties with Australia,...
World Bank Group supports Marshall Islands to respond to El Niño and dengue outbreak
The World Bank Group has released US$11 million to support the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ response to the impacts of El Niño conditions...
New reservoirs boost Honiara Water security
More than 105,000 residents in Honiara are set to benefit from improved water supply following the commissioning of three new reservoirs and more than...
Sereana Naitokatoka to captain Fiji Bulikula in historic semi-final clash
Sereana Naitokatoka will captain the Fiji Bulikula team for their historic semi-final match at the Rugby League World Cup against the Jillaroos.
Naitokatoka, who will...
Jillaroos team named to face Fiji in semi-final
Australian Jillaroos coach Jess Skinner has named a strong forward pack in preparation for their historic Rugby League World Cup 2026 Semi Final against...
Fiji Parliament urged to defer ratification of Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Peace Alliance
Fiji’s Parliament has been urged to defer ratification of two major treaties with Australia, with a parliamentary committee warning that the agreements could have...
Vanuatu Opposition lodges no-confidence motion against PM
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc has lodged a detailed motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday.
The Opposition has raised six grounds in...
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Pacific leaders seek US$500m resilience fund as climate impacts worsen
Pacific leaders are calling on governments, development partners and private investors to help raise US$500 million for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), warning that...
Forum Chair backs Australia’s COP31 role as Albanese defends conference spending
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the cost of hosting and participating in COP31, saying climate action is a matter of Australia's national...
Multilateral Development Banks commit US$103 billion in climate finance as COP31 pushes implementation
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) provided US$103 billion in climate finance to low- and middle-income countries in 2025 and mobilised a further US$35 billion in...