FAO set to support implementation of landmark treaty for conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity on high seas
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the approval by UN member states of a landmark legally binding agreement,...
Fiji – Australia discuss opportunities to advance Vuvale partnership
As Pacific Vuvale, Fiji and Australia are working closely to advance opportunities for sustainable economic development.
Australia's strong support was articulated today at a courtesy...
Marine biodiversity gets a lifeline with high seas treaty
The United Nations Monday formally adopted a historic treaty designed to protect life in the high seas, which is increasingly under threat from pollution,...
Head Coach Male ropes 101 strong Fijiana wider squad
Fijiana 15s Head Coach Inoke Male has named 101 players in a ranging wider group for the upcoming two test series against Japan and...
Blockbuster gets Group B underway in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Fiji
An early test for two teams who feel they have genuine title credentials looms on match day one for Group B in the OFC...
SOL2023 Pacific Games Netball tournament to qualify for World ranking
The SOL2023 Netball Competition is a qualifier for the World Netball Rankings.
Nicola Jones, the Technical Delegate for Netball, recently visited the country to evaluate...
Governor General of Australia visits Samoa
The Governor General of Australia, David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) and Linda Hurley made an official visit to Samoa to celebrate and strengthen the...
New highseas treaty recognises and upholds special connection we have with our ocean: Forum SG
By Pita Ligaiula
The adoption of the new Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) treaty by member states of the United Nations ‘recognises and...
Defence cooperation in a tug-of-war in Fiji
Fiji’s law enforcement cooperation with China hangs in the balance as it signs a separate defence agreement with New Zealand.
The Chinese Embassy states that...
UN unaware of past sexual harassment allegations against Pacific rep
The United Nations says it was unaware of any sexual harassment allegations against its Fiji multi-country office resident coordinator Sanaka Samarasinha from his previous...
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AIIB approves USD$80 million to strengthen Fiji’s economic and climate resilience
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved USD$80 million in sovereign-backed financing to support Fiji’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience, enhance climate and...
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