Study: Warming Waters Threaten Tuna-Dependent Economies in the Pacific
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations
Global warming is expected to progressively push...
First FAST cabinet down to work – when the impossible happens
By Lagi Keresoma
The year 2021 is already down in Samoa’s modern history as when some compelling political events occurred. But significantly, when a party...
Tuilaepa refuses to vacate office: PM Fiame
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says criticism by the leader of the Human Rights Protection Party(HRPP) against the judiciary is due to his...
Dr Rodgers warns Delta Variant can seriously affect Solomon Islands than Fiji
Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr Jimmy Rodgers warns Solomon Islands could be seriously affected by the delta variant of COVID-19 than the current...
PM Sogavare cautions Journalists of “Yellow Journalism”
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has warned the media that the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2) Regulations 2021 has provisions relating to Yellow Journalism.
Speaking...
Countries urged to develop pandemic preparedness and response treaty: WHO
A senior official with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the need for a global treaty on pandemic preparedness and response, urging countries...
Fiji records 1,301 new cases of COVID-19, 9 deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 1,301 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 death Thursday.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong said 293 cases are from the...
COVID-19 crisis in Fiji is not going to end in October, says Prof Biman
The COVID-19 crisis is not going to end in October even if Fiji achieves its vaccination target, says National Federation Party(NFP) leader Professor Biman...
Shifting tuna populations could trigger ‘climate justice issue’: study
By Kiley Price
Despite their small size, Pacific Island nations and territories are a powerhouse in the fishing industry, contributing more than a third...
Fiji gold medal Olympians sevens leave their mark and legacy at Tokyo 2020 as they head home
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Tokyo
While Fiji’s gold medallist Olympian sevens team get on the long nine hours’ flight back home, hours after...
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AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific newsrooms must use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen journalism without sacrificing human judgement, editorial standards and cultural expertise,...
Pacific Leaders unite to advance Global Ocean action and protect the Blue Pacific
As the world prepares for the largest annual climate summit in the coming months, Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their collective commitment to...
Fiji Govt rejects claims Constitution review was rushed
The Coalition Government has defended the pace of Fiji’s constitutional review process, rejecting criticism that it has been rushed.
The Constitutional Review Commission’s (CRC) report...