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
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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...
Global Tuna Fisheries—worth $40 billion a Year—Still face threats
World Tuna Day and UN meeting offer chance to applaud management progress while urging more action
By Grantly Galland Senior Officer International Fisheries
For decades, tuna...
Pacific Islands Forum SG Henry Puna message, World Press Freedom Day 2023
Today the world remembers the importance of a free and independent media as the cornerstone of thriving and healthy democracies. For our developing and...
World Rugby Pacific Challenge ready to return in Apia
Samoa will host a men’s international tournament for the first time in 13 years when the World Rugby Pacific Challenge 2023 gets underway on...
Gold Coast to host 2023 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship
Four nations will battle for supremacy in the region's pinnacle premier women's rugby competition, the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship.
The Gold Coast City Council and...
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