PNGFA announces new men’s coach
Former Solomon Islands men’s national football team coach Filipe Vega Aranga has taken over the role of head coach for PNG men’s team after...
Kiribati endorses Michael Lodge for ISA Secretary General, emphasises sustainable Ocean resource management
The government of Kiribati has announced its support for incumbent Michael Lodge in the upcoming International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary General election, highlighting his...
UNGA President calls for urgent global action on sea-level rise
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially adopted the modalities for an upcoming high-level meeting focused on the urgent issue of sea-level rise.
In...
China, major democracies step up competition in Pacific
China and democratic countries, including Australia and Japan, have increased their efforts to deepen engagement with Pacific Island countries in recent weeks, intensifying what...
Fiji secures US$70 million loan for climate resilience and sustainable growth
In a significant move to bolster its climate resilience and foster sustainable growth, the Government of Fiji has secured a US$70 million loan agreement...
Pacific Journalism Review at 30: a strong media legacy
By David Robie
Pacific Journalism Review (PJR) began life three decades ago in Papua New Guinea and recently celebrated a remarkable milestone in Fiji with...
Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator
The obscure UN organisation attempting to set rules for the exploitation of deep-sea metals is facing a potential shake-up as more nations call for...
Further delay to PNG vote of no confidence substantive matter
The Papua New Guinea opposition faced yet another delay in the hearing of their special reference case to recall parliament when the Attorney General...
Vape ban comes into effect in Cook Islands
Any unsold vape, imitation tobacco or e-cigarette products must be removed from shelves from today and can no longer be sold to anyone as...
Tonga hastily prepares for approaching PIF Leaders meeting
Tonga is hastily preparing to host the Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting, with hundreds of visitors expected to attend.
With hotels in the capital fully booked,...
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Pacific-aligned AI means designing for refusal, says Pasifika AI creator
By Pita Ligaiula
Building artificial intelligence that is genuinely aligned with Pacific values means accepting that the system may sometimes be less impressive, less fluent...
Pacific SIDS need stronger social Protection to build resilience: UN DESA
Pacific island countries need to expand social protection systems to reduce poverty, strengthen resilience to climate and economic shocks and improve social cohesion, according...
Government must not rush Fiji into new Constitution: Opposition leader Seruiratu
Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has called on the Government to slow down its proposed constitutional reform process, warning that replacing the country's supreme...