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Tuvalu urges COP31 to deliver action, not procedural debates

October 9, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula Tuvalu has urged countries heading to COP31 in Türkiye to move beyond negotiations and procedural disputes and make firm commitments to...

Pacific Pre-COP puts small Island states at centre of COP31: Bowen

October 9, 2026

Pacific needs climate action, not more promises: Tabuya

October 9, 2026

Turkey says Pacific Pre-cop built momentum for COP31

October 9, 2026

With the Taku Pakasoa Declaration, Pacific countries look to turn political...

October 9, 2026

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Tuvalu urges COP31 to deliver action, not procedural debates

News October 9, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula Tuvalu has urged countries heading to COP31 in Türkiye to move beyond negotiations and procedural disputes and make firm commitments to...

Pacific Pre-COP puts small Island states at centre of COP31: Bowen

News October 9, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula Australia says the Pacific Pre-COP31 has provided a strong starting point for COP31 in Türkiye, with small island developing states’ priorities pushed...

Pacific needs climate action, not more promises: Tabuya

News October 9, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula Fiji has called on countries heading to COP31 in Türkiye to turn climate commitments into action, warning that Pacific communities cannot...

Turkey says Pacific Pre-cop built momentum for COP31

News October 9, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula Türkiye says the Pacific Pre-COP31 has built important momentum for COP31, with the incoming presidency promising to carry the spirit of...

With the Taku Pakasoa Declaration, Pacific countries look to turn political momentum to delivery...

News October 9, 2026 0

As the curtains fall on pre-COP31 and Fiji celebrates the successful hosting of more than 3,000 delegates, the attention immediately turns to Türkiye, and...

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News February 17, 2021 0

Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

Anti-Corruption August 14, 2023 0

By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...

End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

Environment June 11, 2021 0

Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...

Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension

Election October 5, 2022 0

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...

Media Freedom

‘We cannot over-manage and over-regulate the media’ — Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Governments must work with the media to tackle misinformation and disinformation while ensuring news organisations have the resources to...

‘This is not a walk in the park’ : Wesley on healing Fiji’s media...

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji will need time to rebuild public confidence in the media after what Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley describes...

“Freedom that is not exercised is not freedom”: Fiji Times editor warns press freedom...

MEDIA September 24, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley has warned that restoring press freedom is not enough if newsrooms do not rebuild...

Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity

ARTIFICIAL INTELIGENCE September 6, 2026 0

By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...

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Empowering Pacific-led research and data, and youth leadership to shape climate decisions

October 8, 2026

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Who restores the peace of our ancestors’ resting place? What is the price of our troubled hearts? A story of Non Economic Loss and...

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Pacific Ocean Leadership: Science, Innovation and Investment at pre-COP31 in Fiji

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From pledges to people: Where does Adaptation Finance actually land?

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War of words over Matthew and Hunter

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New Zealand Rugby takes the Australian Rugby League Commission to court over NRL using...

Rugby October 9, 2026 0

The battle for the NRL’s Papua New Guinea expansion side to be called the Chiefs is set to be decided by a judge after...

Bulikula confident of winning women’s RWLC

Rugby League October 8, 2026 0

First timers, the Fiji Bulikula has set their sights on winning the Women's Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) after the Fiji National Rugby League...

Frizell joins powerful Tonga squad for third World Cup

Rugby League October 7, 2026 0

Tyson Frizell is set to put aside the disappointment of Sunday’s grand final loss and a painful rib injury to honour his late grandfather...

Toa Samoa squad named for RLWC26

Rugby League October 7, 2026 0

Rugby League Samoa has announced its 23-man Toa Samoa squad for the IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026, with the team set to represent...

Saifiti boosts Fiji Bati forward depth for World Cup

Sport October 6, 2026 0

The run to the grand final by Newcastle has set prop Jacob Saifiti free to play the World Cup opener for Fiji in a...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

May 20, 2026 0

World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...