Fiji police probe tampering of $31m cocaine exhibits
Fiji Police have launched an investigation after all drug exhibits linked to the $31 million (US$15.5 million) Joshua Aziz Rahman cocaine case and held...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner welcomes Bezos Earth Fund Investment in Pacific Ocean stewardship
The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has welcomed the announcement of more than US$25 million in new grants from the Bezos Earth Fund...
Pacific calls for a strong, implementable global plastics treaty in Bangkok
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are calling for continued progress towards an ambitious, effective and implementable international legally binding instrument to end plastic...
Stonewriters breaks silence over Fiji rugby pathway dispute
Stonewriters says it will no longer remain silent over what it describes as obstacles to creating education and Rugby Sevens pathways for young athletes...
Fijian Drua cuts costs and puts investment plans on hold amid Super Rugby uncertainty
The Fijian Drua implemented an expense reduction plan starting this year to ensure the franchise remains financially viable and sustainable.
Drua CEO Jeff Miller told...
Vanuatu raises West Papua rights, Kanaky decolonisation, Matthew and Hunter dispute at UN
Vanuatu has raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in West Papua, called for the decolonisation of Kanaky New Caledonia and urged France to...
Pacific newsrooms urged to keep AI dependency in check
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific newsrooms should not allow dependence on overseas artificial intelligence companies to undermine editorial independence, says Pasifika AI creator and Kanaky...
Public institutions must put merit ahead of connections: Dr Aqorau
Public institutions in Solomon Islands must put merit, fairness and accountability ahead of personal connections if they are to earn public trust, Solomon Islands...
Pacific Newsrooms need clear rules for AI use: Pacific AI creator
By Pita Ligaiula
Pacific newsrooms should adopt short, public rules on the use of generative artificial intelligence, with clear boundaries on what journalists can...
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Taiwan highlights Fiji ties, commits US$3m to Pacific resilience
Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting partnerships in agriculture, healthcare, technology and climate resilience as...
COP31 host Country Agreement enters into force, strengthens inclusion and accommodation safeguards
The host agreement for the UN climate conference COP31 in Türkiye has come into force, introducing stronger measures on inclusion, accommodation costs, conference management...
Strong El Niño expected to disrupt Pacific tuna fisheries into 2027
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