U.S Coast Guard sets up anti-illegal fishing centre for Indo-Pacific
The U.S Coast Guard has opened a dedicated unit on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in order to support the service's expanding consultation and...
Fiji Airways announces major sponsorships for 2024
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline has announced major sports sponsorships for next year, welcoming onboard new partners and increasing investments for existing partners.
2024 will...
Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says Cook Islands PM
With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from...
Pasifika Medical Association to deploy medical assistance team to Cook Islands for Pacific Islands Forum Meeting
At the request of the Cook Islands Government, the Pasifika Medical Association’s (PMA) Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) will deploy a five-member team to the...
Tropical Cyclone Lola develops into category 5 super storm
Tropical Cyclone Lola has strengthened to a category 5 super cyclone, the Fiji Meteorological Service says.
A category 5 cyclone means average winds will surpass...
Whistleblower claims Australian funds for asylum seeker welfare in PNG ‘gone missing’
The Australian-sponsored programme to care for refugees exiled to Papua New Guinea has been riven by corruption, fraud and nepotism, a whistleblower within the...
Ask the Expert: Dr Oldman Koboto on COP28 climate talks
Dr Oldman Oduetse Koboto is Adviser and Manager of the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub (CCFAH), based in Mauritius. He leads CCFAH’s work to...
Fiji’s Military Commander raises concern on Vosarogo’s appointment as AG, appointment will be reviewed says Home Affairs Minister
Fiji’s Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the Coalition Government’s unwavering commitment to the 2013 Constitution remains a cornerstone of Fiji’s democracy and...
Bill on traditional knowledge yet to be drafted : Fiji AG
Fiji's Attorney-General Siromi Turaga is optimistic that drafters of the Bill on the ‘Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions will get it ready for...
Labor accused of ‘outrageous secrecy’ as border force confirms 11 asylum seekers sent to Nauru
The Australian Border Force has confirmed it sent 11 asylum seekers to Nauru in September, the first transfer to immigration detention on the Pacific...
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Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy
Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region’s commitment to using trade to drive economic development...
Renewable power generation records its fastest growth ever
The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Tuesday shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8 percent in...
Ocean of peace requires one standard for all
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape’s call for the Pacific to remain “an Ocean of Peace” deserves widespread support.
Few regions have suffered the...