World Press Freedom Day: reflection, celebration
There will be celebrations as well as self-contemplation in newsrooms around the world today to mark World Press Freedom Day 2023, with the Fourth...
Stamping out corruption can give SDGs $3 trillion boost
Corruption and its staggering costs have hobbled sustainable development in all countries, but fresh efforts are making inroads, the President of the Economic and...
U.S set to open new embassy in Tonga this month -senior U.S diplomat
The United States is on track to open a new embassy in Tonga this month, the top U.S diplomat for East Asia said on...
Shaping a Future of Rights: Fiji success leads WPFD celebrations in 2023, says PFF
The human rights context of journalism is essential for realising all other rights, and is a timely theme for the WPFD annual celebrations, says...
Palau Media Council World Press Freedom day 2023 statement
As we celebrate World Press Freedom Day on 03 May, the Palau Media Council takes this opportunity to honour the fundamental principles of freedom...
Freedom of the press under attack worldwide
Disinformation, hate speech and deadly attacks against journalists are threatening freedom of the press worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, calling for...
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign defence agreement during Biden visit
Papua New Guinea hopes to sign a defense cooperation agreement with the United States during President Joe Biden’s stop over in the Pacific island...
Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time
The next UN climate summit will be the first to consider health issues in depth, with a meeting of global health ministers to highlight...
Former Fiji AG Sayed-Khaiyum released on bail
Fiji’s former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was granted $10,000 (US$5,000)non-cash bail Tuesday.
Sayed-Khaiyum appeared before Chief Magistrate Wahleen George in Suva Magistrates Court.
Acting Director of Public...
Tuna Bites: Celebrating Tuna’s significance in Pacific cuisine
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) and the Pacific Community (SPC) are launching the “Tuna Bites'” campaign to celebrate the UN World Tuna...
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Pacific nations unite to strengthen fisheries surveillance through operation Tui Moana 2026
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