Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations
The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country's kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring...
U.S strengthens Fiji’s cyber defences amid warnings over China-linked threats
The United States is supporting Fiji’s efforts to strengthen national cybersecurity as international agencies warn of malicious cyber activity linked to Chinese government-backed actors.
The...
Dick Stanley Pirione sworn in as Solomon Islands Ombudsman
Dick Stanley Pirione has been sworn in as the new Ombudsman of Solomon Islands, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Ombudsman...
Palau President visits Australian Government House ahead of embassy opening
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has met Australia’s Governor-General during an official visit to Canberra to mark the opening of Palau’s first embassy in...
Fiji advances plans for $792 million shipbuilding and repair facility in Lautoka
Fiji is advancing plans to establish a shipbuilding and ship repair facility in Lautoka, with a feasibility study estimating capital costs at FJD$792 million...
Beyond Representation: Making Room for Women to Lead in the Pacific
By Karla Hershey, Mamadou Kane and Dirk Wagener, United Nations Resident Coordinators in the Pacific
In 2016, Dr Hilda Heine of the Republic of the...
Pacific head rebukes Australia’s focus on pre-COP costs
The head of an influential Pacific nations group has taken a swipe at Australia's fixation on attendance and cost of this month's pre-COP event,...
PNG MPs given two days to debate Bougainville referendum results
Bougainville Regional MP and leader of Government business Peter Tsiamalili Jr says MPs will be given two days to debate on the Bougainville referendum...
Pacific Islands face major mobile internet gap despite network coverage
Nearly two-thirds of people in the Pacific Islands remain without mobile internet access despite expanding network coverage, highlighting affordability and digital skills as major...
Fiji Coalition partner NFP wants Christianity removed as founding constitutional value
Fiji Coalition partner the National Federation Party (NFP) wants Christianity removed as a founding constitutional value of the State, arguing that Fiji’s next Constitution...
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In just a few days, the United Nations climate summit, known as COP31, will take place in Türkiye. Nearly 200 countries are expected to...
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Former England international Nathan Hughes will make his return to international rugby in Fiji's Nations Championship clash against France in Lyon on Saturday after...
Commonwealth leaders commit to climate finance, trade and Pacific resilience
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