CHOGM media not so restricted: Commonwealth Secreatriat
The Commonwealth Secretariat has clarified media arrangements for accredited journalists for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
It is quite different from what the...
Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2024: Final preview
Following four rounds of enthralling action, all eyes will be on Hanazono Rugby Stadium this Saturday as hosts Japan take on Fiji in the...
Fiji pardons 2000 coup leader George Speight and former CRW soldier Shane Stevens
Coup leader George Speight and former Counter Revolutionary Warfare (CRW) Unit soldier Shane Stevens were granted presidential pardons and released from Fiji's correctional facility...
‘Create a future fit for our grandchildren’, Guterres urges, ahead of gamechanger Summit
Countries must use a once-in-a-generation UN summit to address current and emerging global challenges and reform outdated international institutions, Secretary-General António Guterres said on...
Climate week talks to include critical minerals and seabed mining debate
When activists, policymakers and representatives from across the globe gather next week in New York to participate in climate week, one pressing issue on...
NZ to host first Fiji, Australia trilateral trade Ministers’ meeting in Rotorua
New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay will host Fijian deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica and Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell for trilateral trade talks...
Pacific Island nations vote against UN resolution on Israel’s occupation
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NZ votes for Middle East resolution at UN
New Zealand has voted for a United Nations resolution on Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian Territory with some caveats, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
“New...
Niue champions community of practise to strengthen Pacific countries’ access to climate finance
Niue is taking the lead to build a community of practice for National Designated Authorities (NDAs) from Pacific countries to share, learn from each...
Thousands of migrant workers in Australia ‘trapped in slavery’
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