Fiji jumps, Samoa plunges in World Press Freedom Index
Fiji has recorded a dramatic jump in its media freedom rating to be in the top 25 nations globally while Samoan government press restrictions...
Fiji Medical Association calls for evidence-based drug testing framework
The Fiji Medical Association (FMA) says Government’s push to introduce drug testing for officials must be guided by science, ethics and human rights, warning...
Pacific climate experts convene in Fiji to assess recent La Niña impacts
Loss of life, damage to agricultural crops, coral reefs and domestic and commercial property damages were among the impacts reported at the 18th Pacific...
ADB ready to mobilise support for Pacific countries impacted by the Middle East crisis
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The impact of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to dominate discussions this week at...
Niue voters stick with experience as Tagelagi eyes top job again
The preliminary results from Saturday’s general election in Niue show that most of the “old guard” have held their ground.
Outgoing Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi...
Solomon Islands PM looks forward to face no confidence vote, following court ruling
Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele MP has officially committed to convening Parliament and facing a looming vote of no confidence following a...
Protecting truth in a digital storm: PNG media summit puts AI under the spotlight
Journalists, editors, and media leaders gathered in Port Moresby for the PNG Media Summit, placing the region’s biggest media challenges under the spotlight.
Artificial intelligence,...
FMA says Fiji’s press freedom gains still fragile
“Three years after the lifting of draconian media laws under which Fiji’s media industry operated, and even with significant improvements in the country’s media...
Fiji marks Press Freedom day, Calls for responsible Media
As Fiji marks World Press Freedom Day, the Government recognises the vital role of a free and independent media in any healthy democracy.
That was...
Fijian Drua rule on home turf
Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua has praised his side’s effort and the unwavering support from fans following their 24-14 win over the Highlanders in...
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Tuvalu receives the Planet Aqua Award for blue communities leadership at Venice Climate...
The Government and People of Tuvalu have received the PLANET AQUA Award – Blue Communities Category at Venice Climate Week 2026, in recognition of...
Fiji welcomes U.S-Iran agreement, says lower fuel prices will ease cost pressures
Fiji has welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran, saying the development is a positive step towards reducing global tensions and...
Bougainville AG discuss ‘options’
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) could consider “other options” if Parliament does not ratify the 2019 referendum results, following the tabling of the sessional...