COVID-19 making worrying comeback WHO warns, amid summertime surge
COVID-19 infections are surging worldwide - including at the Olympics - and are unlikely to decline anytime soon, the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned...
EU and Pacific boost ties under Samoa Agreement
The EU Ambassador to the Pacific, Barbara Plinkert, has reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to the region during this week's Pacific ACP (PACP) official...
India reaffirms commitment to a peaceful and stable Pacific region
President of India Droupadi Murmu has conveyed the Indian government’s philosophy regarding the Pacific region to Fiji’s leadership.
This stance was relayed by Shri Jaideep...
Fiji and U.S unite to tackle sustainable development challenges at IPESF 2024
In co-hosting the Indo-Pacific Environmental Security Forum (IPESF 24), Fiji and the United States demonstrate their shared commitment to addressing sustainable development challenges.
This was...
ULMWP condemns killing of NZ pilot, blames Indonesia for danger
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has condemned the reported killing of New Zealand helicopter pilot Glen Malcolm Conning in Alama, Mimika...
Pacific Islands Forum Chair Mark Brown backflip to support Japan’s on-going dumping of nuclear wastewater in the Pacific Region
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Today marks the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 and the 39th anniversary of the Treaty of Rarotonga...
French Polynesian Kauli Vaast win gold at Paris Olympics Teahupo’o surfing
A day etched into Tahitian history thanks to the will and drive of 22-year-old, Kauli Vaast. No longer just a local hero – but...
Samoa rugby facing ‘significant financial challenges’, withdraws from Europe tour
The national rugby team of Samoa has pulled out of its Northern Hemisphere tour due to "significant financial challenges" and to "avoid embarrassment of...
India reaffirms commitment to Climate Action at Fiji Parliament
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu reaffirmed India’s commitment to tackling climate change and its effects, such as rising sea levels, which threaten both...
No word from Paris on Pacific mission to New Caledonia – Tonga PM
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) chair and Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni is still waiting for Paris to approve a Pacific mission to New...
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Fiji Parliament urged to defer ratification of Fiji-Australia Vuvale Union and Peace Alliance
Fiji’s Parliament has been urged to defer ratification of two major treaties with Australia, with a parliamentary committee warning that the agreements could have...
Vanuatu Opposition lodges no-confidence motion against PM
The Vanuatu Opposition bloc has lodged a detailed motion of no-confidence against Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday.
The Opposition has raised six grounds in...
Australia cannot ‘credibly lead’ COP31 without reform
Australia cannot "credibly lead on climate abroad" or protect regional security if it continues to approve new and expanded coal and gas projects, an...