Fiji PM re-assigned Lenora Qereqeretabua as Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister
In an effort to continue to strengthen governance and enhance Cabinet’s performance, Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced a minor reshuffle within the...
Pacific leaders and institute questions Australia’s climate engagement
Pacific island leaders and institutes are concerned whether Australia’s engagement to tackle climate change is genuine.
The Australia Institute, a left-wing public policy think tank...
UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation
Countries must address the “grave global harm” caused by the proliferation of hate and lies online, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, launching...
Pacific Climate Change Centre finalises support for Greening of 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands
The Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) continues to work with the Government of Solomon Islands to ensure the successful Greening of the 2023 Pacific...
Toolkit for Pacific Journalists Reporting on Corruption
PINA through the Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network (PACJN) commissioned this Toolkit for Pacific Journalists Reporting on Corruption. Kiribati investigative journalist Rimon Rimon developed the...
NZ Defence Minister to meet with Fiji counterpart in Suva
New Zealand Defence Minister Andrew Little departs for Suva Tuesday to meet with his Fiji counterpart, Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua,...
SODELPA not happy: Fiji coalition partner calls for urgent sitting
The Social Democratic Liberal Party SODELPA), one of the coalition parties in the Fiji Government, has expressed disappointment over the non-fulfilment of certain promises...
Our ocean is under attack
Pacific is yet again raising concern on the “unconscionable” plan by Japan to release water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into...
Tuvalu to receive US$23million to enhance its international airport and runway
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved US$23 million (approximately AUD$35.3 million) in grant financing to bolster Tuvalu's aviation sector.
The Tuvalu Safe...
Top diplomat denies U.S trying to militarise the Pacific
The U.S Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs tells 1News in New Zealand that America’s aim is to create a...
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UN Chief warns El Niño is intensifying climate crisis as extreme heat escalates
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that El Niño is intensifying the global climate crisis, with new forecasts showing hotter-than-normal conditions across nearly...
Strong El Niño ahead, UN weather agency warns
As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned on Friday that...
Vanuatu Government maintains firm position on Matthew and Hunter
The Prime Minister Jotham Napat has reaffirmed Vanuatu’s position on the disputed Matthew and Hunter Islands, saying the country’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable.
He said Vanuatu...