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Samoa calls for climate finance reform as island states face mounting...

September 29, 2026 0

Samoa has called for a major overhaul of the international financial system, warning that small island states are being forced to finance both development...

Fiji to ‘hold the line’ on 1.5°C at Pre-COP31

September 29, 2026

Why Fiji is urging the world to slow down on deep-sea...

September 29, 2026

What Pacific women want global climate advocates to hear before COP31

September 29, 2026

Oceania Rugby says no money to host Oceania Sevens Cup in...

September 29, 2026

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Samoa calls for climate finance reform as island states face mounting pressures

CLIMATE CHANGE September 29, 2026 0

Samoa has called for a major overhaul of the international financial system, warning that small island states are being forced to finance both development...

Fiji to ‘hold the line’ on 1.5°C at Pre-COP31

CLIMATE CHANGE September 29, 2026 0

Hold the line on science and 1.5, is the first position Fiji will take into Pre-COP31, as Ministry of environment and climate change permanent...

Micronesia calls for Climate finance, Ocean protection and fossil fuel transition

CLIMATE CHANGE September 28, 2026 0

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

ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE(AI) September 28, 2026 0

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

DIPLOMACY September 28, 2026 0

The Assembly of French Polynesia has called for a United Nations mission to visit Tahiti and assess directly the political situation and aspirations of...

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News February 17, 2021 0

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Media Freedom

‘We cannot over-manage and over-regulate the media’ — Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Governments must work with the media to tackle misinformation and disinformation while ensuring news organisations have the resources to...

‘This is not a walk in the park’ : Wesley on healing Fiji’s media...

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji will need time to rebuild public confidence in the media after what Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley describes...

“Freedom that is not exercised is not freedom”: Fiji Times editor warns press freedom...

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley has warned that restoring press freedom is not enough if newsrooms do not rebuild...

Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity

ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE September 6, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...

DEEPSEA MINING

Why Fiji is urging the world to slow down on deep-sea mining

September 29, 2026

CLIMATE CHANGE

What Pacific women want global climate advocates to hear before COP31

SEA LEVEL RISE

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CLIMATE CHANGE

“1.5°C remains the anchor. Urgency and agency need to travel together” – Fifth Pacific Ocean Pacific Climate Change Conference closes with key message

ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE(AI)

Building Artificial Intelligence that knows its limits: Pasifika AI

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Oceania Rugby says no money to host Oceania Sevens Cup in Rotorua

Rugby September 29, 2026 0

Oceania Rugby has cancelled the 2026 Oceania Rugby Sevens Cup planned for Rotorua on 31 October and 1 November. General manager Frank Puletua said in...

WXV Global Series Challenger: Fiji win thriller to claim title

Rugby September 28, 2026 0

Fiji and the Netherlands went toe-to-toe for 80 minutes in a thrilling WXV Global Series Challenger decider in Hong Kong, before Samoa ended their...

MSG Games Charter clears way for inaugural 2029 Games

Sport September 24, 2026 0

The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has endorsed the MSG Games Charter, clearing the way for the inaugural MSG Games to be held in 2029...

“Don’t miss a beat” in heart health push: Serevi urges Fijians

Rugby September 22, 2026 0

Fijian rugby great and PSH Hospitals Brand Ambassador Waisale Serevi is urging Fijians to take heart health seriously, warning that delaying medical checks could...

Flying Fijians to Face World Champion Springboks in 2027 World Cup warm-up

Rugby September 21, 2026 0

The Flying Fijians will face four-time world champions South Africa in a blockbuster Test on Australia’s Central Coast next year, in what will be...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...