Pacific civil society cautions ISA of ‘bluewashing’ deep- sea mining
Pacific civil society groups are calling for transparency and inclusion in regional deep-sea mining talks, as environmental stewardship concerns and poor economic prospects accompany...
Pacific civil society condemns exclusion from the ISA deep-sea mining workshop in Fiji
Pacific civil society organisations have condemned their exclusion from a regional International Seabed Authority (ISA) workshop in Fiji, warning that decisions on deep-sea mining...
Pacific nations divided over deep-sea mining expansion
Pacific nations are grappling with growing divisions over deep-sea mining as regional leaders, experts, and global partners gather in Fiji for a major workshop...
WHO regional director Dr Piukala backs calls to Declare Climate crisis global health emergency
World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Saia Ma'u Piukala has backed growing calls for the climate crisis to be formally declared a...
Forum SG warns Pacific crime networks are becoming more sophisticated
Regional systems must better connect intelligence and operations to disrupt growing transnational crime networks.
This was highlighted during the Police Ministers Meeting at the 2026...
The Court Ruled. Now Comes the Real Work
By Munkhtuya Altangerel, Resident Representative, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji
On 20 May, the United Nations General Assembly will meet to consider a resolution that,...
Pacific Games Council urges Tonga to accelerate planning for 2031 Games
Senior leaders from the Pacific Games Council have urged Tonga to accelerate preparations for the 2031 Pacific Games, following high-level meetings in Nuku’alofa earlier...
Pacific urged to strengthen financial systems against global risks
Pacific countries have been urged to strengthen risk-based financial supervision to protect access to global banking systems, improve financial inclusion and combat financial crime...
Pacific faces rise of “crime of greed” – Fiji Defence Minister Naivalurua
Pacific nations are confronting a dangerous shift from “crime of need to crime of greed” as transnational criminal syndicates expand sophisticated operations across the...
EFL warns Fiji facing power rationing
Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) has warned that Fiji could face controlled national power rationing from 01 June if urgent fuel cost recovery support is...
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Pacific cannot ‘arrest’ its way out of organised crime, says NZ Customs Minister
Economic development and stronger borders must all be part of the region’s response to transnational crime, according to New Zealand’s Customs Minister.
Casey Costello, who...
Fiji Police seize nearly $10m in drug-linked assets and unexplained wealth
The Fiji Police Force seized almost $10 million(US$5 million) worth of proceeds of crime and unexplained wealth in 2025 as authorities target assets linked...
Pacific Media Summit set for Savusavu in 2026
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Fijian Media Association (FMA) have announced that the 8th Pacific Media Summit will be held in...