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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Port Vila As Pacific Ministers wrap up their three-day dialogue in Port Vila today, there’s strong calls for a fossil fuel free Pacific – and a push to transition away from oil and gas and explore safe and sustainable renewable energy sources suitable for the Pacific. Tuvalu’s Minister of Finance Seve Paeniu and one...

China and a group of South Pacific island countries could start talks this year toward their first formal trade agreement, according to an official from a regional network of nations. But while such talks could provide a boost to Beijing’s offshore economic ambitions as U.S influence spreads in the region, a potential pact is not expected any time soon. The idea...

Fiji's Attorney General Siromi Turaga has confirmed that the government has revoked the No Jab, No Job policy. Turaga said cabinet has decided to revoke the policy, which came into effect Thursday. The Attorney General said Cabinet last month endorsed that the regulation be revoked. “Such a vocation will be effective from today; the same has been published in the gazette.” Turaga said...

The Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata’afa and the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, have called for stronger efforts to address the gender imbalance in leadership. Both leaders noted that despite progress, women in positions of power remain rare. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa was speaking on the theme ‘Women’s Leadership in the Commonwealth’ alongside the Secretary-General at a special edition...

Foreign Ministers from across the Commonwealth met this week for the 22nd annual Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM). The meeting was held in person at the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters, Marlborough House, in London. The agenda focused on enhancing the resilience of Commonwealth countries, recognising the concurrent crises and challenges faced by many members such as climate change, the ongoing...

Fijian Drua club captain Meli Derenalagi will lead the side for the first time this season during Super Rugby Pacific clash against Queensland Reds at 5pm on Sunday. The Olympic Games gold medallist missed the first two rounds of competition after returning to the field last week in the win against the Crusaders. All of the 23 from last week have...

The Saturday night game will mark the third consecutive week Moana Pasifika have spent in Australia after meeting the Chiefs during Super Round in Melbourne and the Western Force in Perth. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Christian Lealiifano who will face the Brumbies at home for the first time after dedicating thirteen years of his life to the proud...

Do you think you have what it takes be a part of a football commentary team? The upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (WWC) will be the biggest sporting event to take place in the Oceania region this year, and with it comes an opportunity for female sports journalists and women with football knowledge to develop skills and work in...

Fiji and New Zealand have reaffirmed commitments to further enhance bilateral relations and to work together on issues of common interest. This was agreed in a bilateral meeting between Fiji's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs,Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta in Nadi today. Underpinning Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand's cordial relationship is the "Duavata Partnership"...

New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta reaffirmed her commitment to working together with the new Government of Fiji on issues of shared importance, including on the prioritisation of climate change and sustainability, at a meeting today, in Nadi. Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand’s close relationship is underpinned by the Duavata Partnership which helps shape how the two countries’ support...