Fiji to review security and defence policy
The Fiji Government will undertake the review of the National Security and Defence policy.
The review is envisaged to be a holistic assessment – encompassing...
Healthy mouths, healthy lives: the Pacific’s 2030 commitment
In Pacific island countries and areas, as many as 1 in 2 children have dental caries in their baby teeth – the highest prevalence...
Fijian Drua coach Byrne makes changes to squad for Chiefs clash
The Fijian Drua have named their squad for Round 4 of the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Chiefs this Saturday in Hamilton.
Coming off...
Fijian Drua Women’s squad named for round one
The Fijian Drua Women have named their matchday 23 for the first round of the 2024 Buildcorp Super Rugby Women’s competition against the Queensland...
Tana Umaga set for milestone as rookie earns start for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika have already achieved as many wins in this young season as they did in the entirety of the last and will have...
Regional Pacific NDC Hub launches #SwipeUp4Change initiative to empower Youth Climate Advocates
The Regional Hub for the Pacific has launched a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young social media influencers and climate advocates from the Pacific...
UN nuclear chief tells Japan transparency is ‘very important’ in ruined nuclear plant’s discharges
The head of the UN atomic agency on Tuesday emphasised to Japan's government the importance of transparency in its ongoing discharges of treated radioactive...
Pacific States discuss protection against chemical warfare
Fiji and other Pacific island countries are stepping up security around the region by developing a legislation at the Chemical Weapons Convention currently underway...
Policy and capacity building key to advancing gender, Nauru tells UN CSW
One of the longest serving women in Pacific politics, Nauru Minister for Women and Social Affairs Charmaine Scotty, has told the annual UN meeting...
‘Realities of climate change’: FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) President Wesley Simina has declared a national emergency due to severe drought, and sent it to his country's Congress...
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