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Chair Skea warns against excluding vulnerable nations from IPCC decisions

October 20, 2026 0

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea has stressed the need for vulnerable countries and small delegations to participate fully in climate...

Pacific leaders discuss development priorities with Israel

October 20, 2026

Radical climate action urged to save Pacific nation

October 20, 2026

Vanuatu says it expects fall in China’s police presence after signing...

October 20, 2026

Jacob gets Fiji Bati party started after waiting nine years for...

October 20, 2026

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Chair Skea warns against excluding vulnerable nations from IPCC decisions

CLIMATE CHANGE October 20, 2026 0

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea has stressed the need for vulnerable countries and small delegations to participate fully in climate...

Pacific leaders discuss development priorities with Israel

DIPLOMACY October 20, 2026 0

Pacific Islands Forum members have held their first briefing with Israel on development cooperation, identifying regional priorities and opportunities for technical assistance, training and...

Radical climate action urged to save Pacific nation

CLIMATE CHANGE October 20, 2026 0

A Pacific leader turned activist has pleaded for empathy as he urges radical climate action to help save his island nation. Former President Anote Tong...

Vanuatu says it expects fall in China’s police presence after signing Nakamal Agreement with...

Defense & Security October 20, 2026 0

The Australian federal government has notched a potentially significant strategic win in the Pacific, with Vanuatu saying China's police presence there was “expected to...

Pacific churches reject U.S call to end UN decolonisation mandate

CHURCH October 19, 2026 0

The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) has rejected a United States call to end the mandate of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation,...

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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...

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Warming ocean and the silent battle beneath the surface

October 19, 2026

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Fiji triple win in climate data storytelling awards

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Protecting lives through stronger alcohol control in the Western Pacific

ANTI CORRUPTION

Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) J-PACT Media Anti-Corruption

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Albo the ‘number one social media influencer for Palau’

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Jacob gets Fiji Bati party started after waiting nine years for an invite

Rugby League October 20, 2026 0

Fiji front-rower Jacob Saifiti is familiar with this role. The veteran pack leader showing the way for his young forwards. Inspiring by actions, setting a platform,...

Fiji Bati ride first-half blast to topple Cook Islands 40-12

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

A first-half blitz led by Brandon Wakeham and Apisau Koroisau on the back of a destructive forward pack has helped Fiji romp to a...

NZ Ferns survive Fiji scare as Wesele says team ‘not here to make up...

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

Fiji Bulikula Coach Jone Wesele said his team was not at the World Cup to just "make up the numbers" after his Fiji team...

Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon. Martin...

Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

Rugby League October 18, 2026 0

England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their...

Health

CLIMATE CHANGE

New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste...

October 15, 2026 0

New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five...