Eminent, illustrious and well-respected’, Fiji PM lauds new Speaker of Parliament
Retired President of the Fiji Court of Appeal, Justice Filimoni Jitoko, was today elected Speaker at a special sitting of the Parliament of Fiji.
Jitoko...
Time to show global cooperation rising to this moment: UN Climate Chief
At the opening of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell called on global leaders to intensify their efforts in...
COP29 countries endorse global carbon market framework
Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit gave the go-ahead on Monday to carbon credit quality standards which are critical to launching a UN-backed...
Justice Filimoni Jitoko appointed new Speaker of Fiji’s Parliament, secures majority vote
Fiji’s Parliament has a new Speaker.
Retired Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko took the position this morning, following a 34-15 vote that secured him the role.
He...
Palau President Whipps wins second term in a commanding victory
By Kambes Kesolei
Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr has clinched another term in office, decisively defeating former President Tommy E. Remengesau Jr in a race...
At the opening of COP29, the world is reminded “we are on a road to ruin”
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1.5 to stay Alive for Pacific countries is non-negotiable
As thousands of delegates descend upon Azerbaijan for 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), the lead...
Pacific nations don’t want ‘boomerang aid’ for climate
Facing physical and ecological threats, Pacific Island experts are demanding their experience, and history is better understood to inform local and global climate action.
Releasing...
COP29: Push for agreement on a new climate finance deal ‘right from the start’
Following another year of record-high global heat and extreme weather events, UN climate chief Simon Stiell told negotiators at COP29 in Baku that setting...
Flying Fijians shift focus to Spain after Welsh victory
The Flying Fijians move on to the next assignment on their four-match Autumn Tour of Europe, as the focus shifts to Spain.
Head coach Mick...
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Fiji Military backs end to constitutional immunity: Commander Kalouniwai
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In...