Over 100 deaths a day: UN warns of air pollution’s toll on young children in East Asia, Pacific
More than 100 children under the age of five die each day in East Asia and the Pacific from air pollution-related causes, said UNICEF,...
Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’
Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Wednesday, after discussions to convince New Zealand that it would not...
Fiji aims to expand economic cooperation with the U.S
Fiji is keen on expanding its economic cooperation with the United States of America in key areas such as trade agreements, investment partnerships, and...
Fiji remains on tax blacklist
Fiji's continued presence on the European Union’s list of tax non-cooperative tax jurisdictions was among key issues raised by permanent secretary for Trade Shaheen...
NZ should help stop Pacific countries becoming political footballs
Our connections to the Pacific and traditionally independent approach to international politics puts us in a prime position to play an important leadership role...
Driven Drua: Fijian flyer’s goal after Olympic medal
Fijian Drua Speedster Selestino Ravutaumada has an Olympic silver medal in his keeping, has made a Rugby World Cup quarter-final but the Fijian flyer...
More tests for Flying Fijians before 2027 RWC
The Flying Fijians side are expected to play around 20 to 25 Test matches before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
According to head...
Pacific Island Nations encouraged to participate in School Sport Australia Games 2025
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) are pleased to invite all National Olympic Committees (NOCs), National Sports Federations, and School-Based Associations across the Pacific...
State visit to China- strengthening the Cook Islands’ global partnerships: Foreign Ministry
Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown will undertake a State visit to China from 10 – 14 February, reinforcing the Cook Islands’ commitment to...
Wenda rejects Jakarta’s dialogue offer: “West Papua is not another Aceh”
West Papua’s struggle for self-determination is not up for negotiation, says Benny Wenda, the Interim President of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua...
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Countries urged to ‘go further, faster’ and deliver on climate commitments
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is...
Pacific nations strengthen climate response as tuna stocks shift beyond their waters
Pacific Island countries are strengthening efforts to respond to the growing impacts of climate change on tuna stocks, economies and livelihoods, with projections of...
Time to decide on Bougainville, Debate on 2019 referendum result to start
Bougainville Affairs Minister Manasseh Makiba is expected to table a draft sessional order on the ratification of the 2019 referendum results when Papua New...