Small island states to propose ‘response fund’ for climate victims at COP27
Small island states will present a proposal for a “response fund” to help climate victims recover from snowballing impacts at next month’s COP27 climate...
Second political pact signed in Vanuatu
The signing of another agreement by representatives of the political parties who were excluded from the new Vanuatu Government formation took place last night.
The...
Time to get off the couch, WHO warns, as 500 million risk developing chronic illness
Almost 500 million people will develop heart disease, obesity, diabetes or other noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) attributable to physical inactivity, between 2020 and 2030, if...
Australian deputy PM Marles to visit Fiji
The Fijian Government welcomes the official visit of the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles to Fiji from 20...
Prolonged drought leaves many without food and water in PNG
The prolonged dry weather is affecting food and water sources for thousands of people throughout the country and there is a fear that many...
More details on hefty bill revealed for Solomon Islands PM trip
Solomon Islands Government insists the SBD$2.5 million (US$308,000) bill incurred by Prime Minister’s delegation to the recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New...
The Pacific’s future: ‘It’s either rats or reefs’
By Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Do you remember the remote South Pacific island where Tom Hanks’...
Cook Islands rally late to overcome gallant Wales 18- 12
The Cook Islands overcame an early scare from a valiant Wales outfit to come away with an 18-12 victory at Leigh Sports Village Stadium.
After...
New CEO begins tenure with Drua
Newly appointed Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Chief Executive Officer, Mark Evans held his first official media engagement in the Suva Wednesday, giving a brief...
Partnership with U.S boosts Pacific Islands Forum’s influence as a group
The recently concluded White House summit that fortified the alliance between Washington and Pacific island nations has powered up the Pacific Islands Forum into...
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Three Permanent Secretaries sworn in to lead key government ministries
Solomon Islands Government on Tuesday swore in three new Permanent Secretaries to lead the Ministries of Finance and Treasury, Police, National Security and Correctional...
Fiji says COP31 must put ocean at centre of climate action
Fiji will push for greater recognition of the Pacific Ocean as central to climate action at the upcoming UN climate negotiations, saying COP31 must...
Tourism industry ready to host Pre-COP 31 summit: Minister Gavoka
Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says Fiji’s tourism industry is fully prepared to host an influx of world leaders for October’s Pre-COP31 summit, drawing on...