FEMM to discuss the Pacific Resilience Facility
The Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in the next two days will discuss the revamp of the Pacific Resilience Facility(PRF).
This was confirmed by Forum...
Senate President says Palau stablecoin pilot project did not have the consent of OEK
Palau's Senate President Hokkons Baules said that there are concerns that the partnership between Ripple and the government in launching a Palau stable coin...
Combating plastic pollution in Fiji through Artivism
The pristine beauty of the Pacific Ocean, with its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, has long been the pride of Pacific Island nations....
Fiji PM’s stance on Fukushima waste discharge worrisome: Pacific Council of Churches
Civil society organisations are urging Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to reevaluate his position regarding Japan’s intentions to dispose of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant’s...
NGOCHR calls out Japan’s nuclear dumping Plans and for urgent redress of nuclear dumping in Pacific waters
The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) is extremely disappointed with the stance taken by Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka supporting plans by...
‘Big Fish’ behind ethnic crisis still out there: Solomon Islands MP Tei’ifi
Solomon Islands Member of Parliament for West Kwaio Constituency Claudius Tei’ifi says the ‘big fish’ behind the ethnic crisis are still out there.
Speaking during...
Climate and gender at centre of Australian aid revamp in Indo-Pacific
Australia will put climate change and gender at the heart of its international aid programme in a policy revamp designed to compete with China's...
Empowering Social Change: Japanese Students collaborate with Fiji for Social Business Contest
By Rowena Acraman
The prevalence of social issues in Fiji has impacted Fijians, particularly in areas such poverty and environmental pollution.
Amidst the challenges, Sosido, a...
FEMM 2023: Labour mobility a hot topic for Pacific economists
Pacific Labour mobility has been a strong force for helping Pacific post-COVID economic recovery, but social impacts are an equally strong concern for our...
Social protection policy to deal with inflation: World Bank
Pacific island economies are dealing with a high inflation rate and high national debt on the back of a post-COVID-19 recovery rate.
World Bank economists...
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Pacific Islands Forum members are making progress on a long-term regional plan, but challenges remain in turning commitments into results, according to a new...
Lopsided deal: Legal analysis raises concerns over Tonga’s deep-sea mining agreement
When Pacific leaders gather to discuss the future of deep-sea mining, the conversation often centres on economic opportunity. For Tonga, that promise has come...
China-U.S competition for rare earths sparks plan to mine Pacific seabed near Guam
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