UNAIDS: Fiji’s surging HIV outbreak can put the entire Pacific at risk
--Fiji’s exploding epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus can put the entire Pacific region at risk, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS warned as...
Pacific security and health leaders pledge cooperation
A conference of Pacific security and health leaders concluded in Suva last week with the promise to “collaborate more” on a drug crisis spiralling...
Palau considers U.S refugee proposal; key questions remain on capacity, rights, and impact
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has introduced a draft agreement with the United States that would allow Palau, at its discretion, to accept third-country...
New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite U.S pressure
After two weeks of negotiations, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still far from finalising rules for extracting coveted metals on the high seas...
Samoa prepares to go to the polls: ‘Going to be an interesting election’
Samoa is in full swing of political campaigning as the country readies for next month's general election.
A record 191 candidates were standing, and seven...
Palau sets stage for 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting
The Republic of Palau is gearing up to host the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM) in 2026, the most high-profile regional gathering...
Brazil offers COP30 cruise ship rooms and cost caps but negotiators remain unhappy
The Brazilian government says it has offered accommodation for COP30 costing no more than US$220 a night to representatives of some of the world’s...
MSG the powerhouse of the Subregion
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) could be the powerhouse of the region as a platform to advance issues of national interest for Melanesia.
This was...
As the World watches the Hague, the fight for Climate Justice intensifies
By Sera Sefeti
As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to release its historic advisory opinion on climate change, momentum across the Pacific and...
ICE deportations land Marshallese, Micronesians in Guantanamo
United States immigration and deportation enforcement continues to ramp up, affecting Marshallese and Micronesians in new and unprecedented ways.
The Trump administration’s directive to Immigration...
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Commonwealth Law Ministers back Nadi declaration on democracy and good governance
The Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Nadi has adopted the Nadi Declaration on Democratic Resilience and Participation.
This was revealed during the Commonwealth Law Ministers...
Fiji assures Commonwealth on democratic stability
The Fiji government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that democracy remains central to its leadership.
Minister for Justice...
Pacific transit of narcotics raises alarm after a massive shipment is seized
More than four tonnes of cocaine – worth as much as one and a half billion dollars on our streets – was destined for...