Pacific journalists tackle integrity to boost media freedom & corruption reporting
Members of the Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network (PACJN) have renewed their call for greater Right to Information in the region to strengthen anti-corruption reporting.
At...
NASA analysis shows irreversible Sea level rise for Pacific Islands
Climate change is rapidly reshaping a region of the world that’s home to millions of people.
In the next 30 years, Pacific Island nations such...
Samoa to be home to weightlifting institute
It is a dream come true for the Samoa Weightlifting Federation after they were given the green light to build the Oceania Weightlifting Institute...
Climate Change is a public health crisis: WHO’s Dr Piukala
The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, pulled no punches at the “Our Changing World” session,...
Pacific delegates discuss region’s media industry
The 7th PINA Media Summit officially began today in Niue where delegates from across the Pacific have gathered to discuss issues affecting the region’s...
Nauru’s President Adeang calls for urgent action on Climate, Ocean mining, and UN reform at UNGA
Nauru’s President, David Adeang delivered a powerful call for global action at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, highlighting...
U.S President met with leaders from Freely Associated States in the Pacific
U. S President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands Tuesday in New York, marking the renewal of...
Sinking Tuvalu fights to keep maritime boundaries as sea levels rise
Tuvalu and its 11,000 people, who live on nine atolls scattered across the Pacific, are running out of time.
Fukanoe Laafai would like to start...
Pacific media gather for biennial summit
Around 80 media delegates from more than 10 Pacific Island countries, including Fiji, have gathered in Niue for the 7th Pacific Media Summit 2024.
The...
Fiji bid to host PINA media summit in 2026
Fiji has submitted a bid to host the Eighth Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) media summit in 2026.
PINA board member and Fiji Times editor...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...