Pre-COP climate summit’s low world leader turnout in Fiji and Tuvalu defended by Chris Bowen
Energy Minister Chris Bowen says an estimated $20 million(US$13.93 million) taxpayer price for the pre-COP climate summit in Fiji is the cost of diplomacy...
Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date
Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has questioned the Government’s decision to set 09 December 2026 as the date for a constitutional referendum, saying Parliament...
From pledges to people: Where does Adaptation Finance actually land?
For a coastal village in Fiji waiting to move to higher ground, the question is not how many billions are pledged at global talks,...
Japan labour shortage opens opportunities for skilled Pacific workers
Reporting by PACNEWS Editor, Makereta Komai in Tokyo
Japan’s ageing population and shortage of workers could open up more opportunities for skilled workers from the...
Pacific risks are human risks, warning must be heeded: Fiji PM Rabuka
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on world leaders to heed the Pacific's warning on climate change, saying the impacts being experienced by...
Fiji returns to global climate stage nine years after historic COP presidency
Fiji has returned to the global climate stage nine years after making history as the first small island developing state to preside over a...
COP31 coal ties put Australia, Türkiye under pressure
Australia and Türkiye are facing pressure to set clear coal phase-out dates after a new report linked their bilateral coal trade to more than...
Fiji to hold constitutional referendum on 09 December: PM Rabuka
Fiji will hold a national referendum on Wednesday, 09 December 2026, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced, setting the date for a vote that...
Pacific pre-COP opens with call for action on 1.5 to stay alive
A powerful performance from the award-winning Primanavia Choir, welcoming thousands of delegates to Fiji, and calling for the protection of their home, set the...
PNG commits PGK25 million to Tuvalu land reclamation as Pre-COP leaders see climate vulnerability
Papua New Guinea will provide Tuvalu with PGK5 million (AUD$1.59 million/US$1.1 million) a year for the next five years to support land reclamation as...
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U.S commits more than US$44 million to combat Pacific Transnational crime
-The United States has announced more than US$44 million in new security programmes for the Pacific, including investments in maritime surveillance, drug interdiction, border...
NCD Governor Parkop says Bougainville referendum result must be respected
National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says Papua New Guinea must respect Bougainvilleans’ decision on their political future, warning that their desire for self-determination...
This is a new Constitution, not an amendment – Unity Fiji
Unity Fiji says the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill is effectively a new Constitution and Fijians must be given sufficient time to understand its implications...