Tuilaepa should concede defeat, says FAST leader Fiamē Mata’afa
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi should accept the result of the general elections and concede defeat.
This is according to the leader of...
1.5 future is still possible, despite Biden Summit shortfalls – Dame Meg Taylor
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Dame Meg Taylor says a commitment to keeping global warming to the Paris Agreement limit of 1.5 degrees...
If it’s safe, dump it in Tokyo. We in the Pacific don’t want Japan’s nuclear wastewater
By Joey Tau and Talei Luscia Mangioni
Earlier this month, the Japanese government announced plans to discharge 1m tonnes of radioactive wastewater accruing since the...
Kacific and 3 Link roll out broadband satellite service to 118 health clinics across Vanuatu
The Government of Vanuatu through the Ministry of Health along with satellite operator Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and its service provider in Vanuatu, 3...
Regional solidarity way forward for the Pacific
In the true Pacific way, Fijian Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama has called on fellow Pacific Leaders to strengthen ties and have greater understanding...
Papua New Guinea’s Universal Periodic Review
This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 31 March 2021.
The Papua New Guinea government has failed to live up to commitments on women’s...
Bytes For All condemns social media suspension across Pakistan
This statement was originally published on bytesforall.pk on 16 April 2021.
Bytes For All strongly condemns the arbitrary suspension of various social media platforms in...
Nepal: Freedom Forum condemns harassment of journalists over critical reports about the prime minister
This statement was originally published on freedomforum.org.np on 17 April 2021.
Freedom Forum is alarmed over the harassment of journalists who have been reporting about...
RSF finds only 7% of countries offer a good environment for journalism
This statement was originally published on rsf.org on 20 April 2021.
The 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shows that...
Pacific pathway to Super Rugby sealed with Moana Pasifika, Fijian Drua confirmed to join in 2022
Super Rugby is about to get a Pacific injection with Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua officially confirmed as entrants in a new competition next...
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Chinese Taipei compromise clears way for landmark South Pacific Albacore deal
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Friday adopted a long-awaited management procedure for South Pacific albacore...
Fiji hails ‘monumental’ South Pacific Albacore breakthrough at WCPFC
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
Fiji says the adoption of the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure (MP) at WCPFC22 in Manila is a “monumental...
WCPFC adopts landmark South Pacific albacore management procedure after years of deadlock
By Pita Ligaiula in Manila, Philippines
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) wrapped up its annual meeting in Manila Friday with a major...