U.S envoy hoping for progress in talks with Pacific islands ahead of Biden visit
The U.S presidential envoy leading negotiations to renew agreements with three Pacific island states said on Wednesday he will visit them next week hoping...
Fiji says brain drain is a challenge to renewable energy projects
By Elenoa Dimaira
Fiji and perhaps other Pacific Island nations are losing their experienced and skilled citizens to migration, which could have an impact on...
Forum SG on Pacific Youth Spotlighting Anti- Corruption in Climate Change and Gender Equality
Forum Secretary General Henry Puna says there is no better time to hand the baton of spotlighting anti- corruption to ‘you, our youth’, who...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama, Qiliho trial set for July
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s trial will run from 17-28 July, 2023.
The matter was called this morning before...
Fossil fuel cost lives : Vanutu Climate Change Minister Regenvanu
By Elenoa Dimaira
Fossil fuels cost lives.
Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate, Ralph Regenvanu reminded the region of this adding that he grieved for lives lost in...
Six political parties suspended in Solomon Islands
Six political parties in Solomon Islands have been suspended last month over their failure to comply with requirements of the Political Parties Integrity Act...
Nations split over fossil fuels and carbon capture
Governments are split over whether to call for a phase-out of fossil fuels and the role of carbon capture in the energy transition, as...
Dalton Tagelagi re-elected premier of Niue
Dalton Tagelagi has been re-elected premier of Niue beating opposition leader O'love Jacobsen by 16 votes to 4 during the first sitting of the...
U.S President Biden to sign defence pact in Papua New Guinea, with eyes on China
U.S President Joe Biden will sign defence and surveillance agreements with Papua New Guinea, the island nation's foreign minister said, on a visit that...
People in Kiribati at high risk to climate crisis and multiple health threats
Kiribati is one of the most remote and geographically dispersed countries in the world. It is also one of the most vulnerable countries to...
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Fiji Defence Minister hopes Japan will support stabilisation of Pacific region
Fiji’s Defence and Veteran Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua expressed strong expectations for Japan to play a role in stabilising the Indo-Pacific region through continuous...
Fiji anti-corruption body urged release Charters, apply UNCAC protection for whistleblowers—PFF
The Fiji anti-corruption body, FICAC is being urged by the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF, to release former journalist Charles Charters from remand.
The PFF also...
ANZ appoints Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji
ANZ today announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory approvals. He will take on the role...