Former Fiji PM Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum among others resign from FijiFirst
Former Fijian Prime Minister and FijiFirst leader Voreqe Bainimarama has resigned from the party leader’s position, reports FBC News.
FijiFirst founding member Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum confirmed...
AOSIS proposes new climate finance goal to drive 1.5°c ambition
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) has published a substantial proposal aimed at setting a new climate finance goal, the New Collective Quantified...
Marine species disappear amid dredging works
By Ilaitia Turagabeci
As dredging works moved downstream in the Sigatoka River, Kulukukulu Village headman Christopher Herbert Work watched as the machines heading towards them...
Palau president expects China to try to meddle in election
The Pacific island nation of Palau expects China to attempt to meddle in a national election later this year over its recognition of Taiwan,...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner calls for global ocean literacy on World Ocean Day
On a significant event of World Ocean Day on 08 June, the Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni joined voices worldwide to honour the...
World Oceans Day event highlights immediate action to protect oceans
UN World Oceans Day, celebrated on Friday at UN Headquarters in New York, focused on “opening minds, igniting senses, and inspiring possibilities” to protect...
Pacific Islands Kava producing countries agree on the Plan for regional and United Kava approach
The Pacific is one step closer to protecting the cultural heritage, quality, intellectual property, and economic benefits of Pacific kava.
Pacific Kava producing countries have...
26th Micronesian Islands Forum 2024 concludes with signing of joint communiqué and letter to Biden
Following two days of discussions on emerging issues and proposed action, regional leaders from Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM), the Republic of Palau,...
PM stresses merit-based NRL bid for PNG
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has emphasised that PNG’s bid for a team in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) must be...
Super Rugby Pacific: Semi-Final Fixtures confirmed
The 2024 Super Rugby Pacific Semi-Final fixtures have been confirmed, with the Hurricanes and Blues earning precious home ground advantage next weekend.
With a spot...
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‘Test of regionalism’: Pacific church group calls for review of Israel’s PIF role
The region's premier ecumenical organisation is calling for Israel's new partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to be reviewed.
The Pacific Conference of Churches...
‘Cut the umbilical cord’: Bougainville’s bid to break away from Papua New Guinea faces...
For decades, the distant island of Bougainville has fought for secession from Papua New Guinea, for a future as an independent nation of its...
Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations
Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14...