Transforming Fiji’s Agriculture: The journey towards sustainable farming
Three years after its groundbreaking ceremony, the Centre for Agriculture Technology Transfer (CATT) officially opened in Nausori, leading a new era for Fiji’s agriculture.
Despite...
‘Vicious cycle’ of supply and demand fuelling cocaine use
Lower costs of cocaine production have led to falling street prices and increased use of the controlled drug, says a flagship report from the...
Solomon Islands prime minister says his visits to Australia and China focus on creating jobs
The new prime minister of the Solomon Islands said Wednesday that his visits to Australia and China are focussed on creating jobs in the...
Assange back in Australia, avoids land of the free
A jubilant Julian Assange has embraced his wife Stella on his emotional return to Australia as a free man and convicted US criminal.
Assange arrived...
Pacific islands leaders to meet in Tokyo in July
The Pacific Islands leaders are set to meet in Tokyo next month, 16 - 18 July, for the tenth Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting 2024...
Conference in Rome highlights Pacific islands’ climate peril and calls for global action
The effect of climate change on vulnerable populations among the Pacific Island nations was the subject of “Oceania Speaks,” a conference held in Rome...
Fiji receives 14 PMVs from Australia to strengthen UN Peacekeeping
Fiji's acquisition of 14 Protected Mobility Vehicles (PMVs) from Australia will bolster its UN peacekeeping capabilities, with the vehicles set to arrive at Lautoka...
FFA members gather in Honiara to review new real-time e-PSM system for Fisheries monitoring
Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Members are convening in Honiara to assess the recently launched electronic Port State Measure (e-PSM) system, which enables real-time sharing...
Last year he helped knock the Wallabies out of the World Cup. Now his job is to fix the Waratahs
The man who masterminded Fiji’s historic triumph over the Wallabies at the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been recruited to help rebuild the Waratahs...
Australia in talks with Solomons to expand policing
Australia will help prop up the Solomon Islands police force after a request from its prime minister as the federal government works to increase...
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Wong backs Pacific-led regional security talks, says Forum will shape region’s future
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed discussions on a Pacific-wide security framework, saying regional security should be driven by Pacific nations as Forum...
Pacific ministers to debate China missile statemen as diplomats meet in Fiji
Pacific Island foreign ministers are expected to debate on Friday whether to issue a joint statement on China’s July missile launch, with New Zealand...
Nuclear justice, climate resilience top Marshall Islands president’s parliamentary agenda
Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine called for stronger national security, climate adaptation and public-sector reform as parliament resumed, warning that geopolitical tensions, extreme weather...