Fiji joins the global call at UNGA for a “nuclear free world”
Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment and solidarity with the international community to support all efforts in making the world free of nuclear weapons.
This was...
Pacific nations face ‘lost decade’ due to economic cost of Covid
Countries in the Pacific risk a “lost decade” following the Covid pandemic, with the region facing its greatest economic contraction in four decades, according...
Nauru’s seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
A Pacific government which has sought to expedite deep sea mining used its UN platform to make a pitch for an industry that is...
PNG Controller imposes one-month ban on gatherings of 20-plus persons
Papua New Guinea Commissioner of Police and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning has issued a directive banning gatherings of...
‘Ikale Tahi European tour confirmed
The ‘Ikale Tahi will face Scotland, England, French Barbarians, and Romania during their European tour in October and November, Tonga Rugby Union CEO Peter...
Palau President Whipps asks world leaders to support Pacific maritime boundaries declaration
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr called on the global community to support the Pacific island leaders’ declaration of setting permanent maritime boundaries even if...
‘Neglected danger’: Nukes not in forefront in speeches at UN
It was the Marshall Islands’ turn to speak, and the president wanted to remind world leaders of a cause the United Nations has espoused...
Fiji records 65 new cases of COVID-19, 29 new covid deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 65 new cases of COVID-19 and 29 new deaths Tuesday, increasing the total number of cases in the island nation to...
Sydney think tank says China less generous toward Pacific
China gave significantly less aid to Pacific island nations in recent years despite Beijing’s diplomatic efforts to increase its influence in the region, according...
Fiji Defence Minister welcomes top appointments
Fiji's Defence Minister Inia Seruiratu says the recent top appointments within the disciplined forces are timely.
Seruiratu said these are challenging times and there are...
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Micronesia calls for Climate finance, Ocean protection and fossil fuel transition
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has called for stronger climate action, predictable adaptation finance and a faster transition to renewable energy, warning that...
Pacific must not become consumers of AI: Wahuzue
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific newsrooms risk becoming consumers of artificial intelligence systems shaped outside the region unless they build their own tools, rules and...
French Polynesia Assembly calls for UN Mission to Tahiti
The Assembly of French Polynesia has called for a United Nations mission to visit Tahiti and assess directly the political situation and aspirations of...