Australian PM mounts diplomatic blitz to calm AUKUS fears, visit Fiji Wednesday
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Fiji on his way home from the United States, capping off a huge diplomatic offensive to calm...
Sticking to ‘cold, hard’ climate facts can end global warming: UN SG Guterres
-World leaders need to listen to and act on solid scientific guidance to urgently reduce global warming, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in...
Who let the guns in – Former Fiji A-G’s bodyguards carried firearms in plane
Fiji Airways staff say bodyguards for former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum were allowed to carry guns onto Fiji Link domestic flights when he was a...
Six new portfolios likely: PNG PM
Cabinet may be increased by six new portfolios as Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape wants to see “more hands on deck” to...
FSM preparing for diplomatic switch to Taiwan amid China’s protest
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will be much better off without China, outgoing President David Panuelo said, disclosing the initial steps he has taken...
High seas treaty ‘central to Pacific nations’ says campaigner
After close to two decades of negotiations, an historic United Nations ocean treaty has been agreed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.
The agreement,...
Nature-based Solutions project to boost climate resilience in Fiji
The Nature-based Solution (NbS) grant funding of EUR326,077 (FJD$700,000) signed Monday in Suva will go towards the rehabilitation of six project sites in Fiji.
“This...
Commonwealth Secretary-General raises Peace Flag to mark Commonwealth Day
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland has raised the Commonwealth Flag for Peace at a ceremony in London on Commonwealth Day.
The Secretary-General was joined by...
Japan’s nuke wastewater discharge plan batters fishermen’s livelihoods, angers global community
Despite raging opposition both at home and abroad, Japan still intends to push ahead with its plan to dump nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific...
2023 Commonwealth Day Message from His Majesty King Charles III
Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, the late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family,...
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Forum SG Waqa says Pacific unity key amid growing global interest
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific remains united and firmly present on the global stage, as leaders continue to advance...
Pacific Islands Forum eyes pre-COP Summit to advance regional climate priorities
The Pacific Islands Forum will engage in a pre-COP leaders’ summit in 2026, as regional leaders work to ensure Pacific priorities remain central to...
Trump signs order to further restrict entry of foreign nationals to U.S, includes Tonga
U.S President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday that further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals to the United States, the...