President Adeang backs Nauru’s switch to China
Nauru President David Adeang says he hopes Chinese investment “transforms” the tiny island nation after switching recognition from Taiwan.
There is growing influence from Beijing...
‘Precarious’ – Newsmakers dissect state and future of Pacific journalism
If the pen is mightier than the sword, then an army of journalists has assembled in Fiji’s capital to discuss the state and future...
We must Chart our own course in Media Development and navigate our own destiny in the Pacific: PNG Information Minister
Papua New Guinea’s Minister for Information and Communications Technology, Timothy Masiu Thursday expressed strong support for Fiji’s recent media law reforms.
Addressing 2024 Pacific Media...
Global trend continues to impact media
As society navigates rapid advances in artificial intelligence and geopolitical upheavals, the media sector grapples with financial ravages from digital disruption and the enduring...
Guam’s bid for Pacific Islands Forum status gains traction amid decolonisation push
When residents of Guam celebrate Independence Day at one of the island’s two major U.S military bases on Thursday, the festivities will be tinged...
Fight over Seabed Agency leadership turns nasty
Allegations of possible payments to help secure votes. Claims of abuse of agency funds by top diplomats. A possible job offer to entice a...
Inside Fiji’s Fiery Battle Against Plastics
With reporting by Lice Movono/Suva, Fiji, and Leslie Dickstein/New York
Whenever the growing pile of plastic waste in front of her door takes up...
Fiji Swimmers Qualify for Paris 2024
Team Fiji swimmers, David Young and Anahira McCutcheon are among the athletes who have confirmed their spots to compete at the 2024 Olympic Games...
NZ focus on resilience and education in Nauru
New Zealand and Nauru are deepening their relationship, including on economic resilience and education, deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says.
“New Zealand and Nauru have...
Journalism is the oxygen of democracy: Fiji deputy PM
Journalism is the oxygen of democracy and Fiji now has true democracy as the people are able to share freely and their positions no...
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Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
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Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...