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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, urging global leaders to confront climate change as a pressing public health emergency during the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). He highlighted the dire health impacts of climate change and called for urgent,...

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 media industry. Opening the discussions, Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi said they were deeply honored to host members of the Pacific media. “We are honored to offer a platform for a robust and topical discussions on the...

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 the pressing challenges faced by his small island nation. He called for greater international cooperation on climate change, ocean resource management, and UN reform, while also addressing the global financial system's impact on small developing nations. As...

U. S President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Palau, Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands Tuesday in New York, marking the renewal of the Compacts of Free Association (COFA) for another 20 years. The agreements, which solidify the United States' unique ties to the Freely Associated States (FAS), were praised by Biden as critical to regional security and cooperation. The...

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 a family. But she is struggling to reconcile her plans with rising sea levels that scientists predict will submerge much of her homeland by the time her children would reach early adulthood. “I think we are...

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 summit, themed “Charting a Resilient Future: Pacific Media Navigating Press Freedoms, AI & Geopolitical Interests,” was officially opened by Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi last night. Tagelagi said that Niue was chosen as the host country...

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 in chief Fred Wesley confirmed this following a meeting of PINA board members in Niue. Currently attending the Seventh Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Media Summit, Wesley said Fiji wanted to host the next meeting. “We had...

By Nic Maclellan Months after his defeat in July’s National Assembly elections, French President Emmanuel Macron has finally appointed a new prime minister and government. Meanwhile, New Caledonia’s crisis has continued—with regional implications for Australia and Pacific neighbours. On 05 September, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Michel Barnier as French prime minister, calling on him to form “a unifying government to...

Senior, former and current players of the Flying Fijians have raised questions about the whereabouts of the €600k (FJD$1.78 million) from the Rugby World Cup. This amount was allocated by World Rugby to teams that qualified for the quarterfinals of last year’s Rugby World Cup in France. During a Zoom call with FBC Sports, the players were asked if they had...

Oceania Rugby is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever Match Official High Performance Camp in Nadi, Fiji, marking a significant milestone for World Rugby. This exciting event gathers match officials from across the Oceania region to enhance their skills, share knowledge, and elevate officiating standards in rugby. This program is being supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs...