Fisheries and Forests key to Fiji’s food security and economic growth – Minister Bainivalu
Fiji’s oceans and forests remain central to the country’s food security, rural livelihoods and economic development, Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu told...
Jai Opetaia dominates Glanton to defend cruiserweight crown
Sāmoan boxer Jai Opetaia has continued his rise in world boxing, defending his cruiserweight title with a commanding win over American fighter Richard Glanton.
The...
Fiji PM defends democracy and economic reforms
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to democracy, economic reform and national unity in his response to the Presidential address...
French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions
As France announced it would increase its nuclear arsenal in a major development of its defence policy, its navy docked in Australia, sending a...
Commonwealth Secretary General warns global order is failing people
Commonwealth Secretary General Shirley Botchwey used her remarks at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) in London to highlight global challenges and...
France-New Caledonia governance deal no sure thing
New Caledonia's fraught path to a new governance deal with France is no certainty, with significant political challenges ahead.
Paris and Noumea have engaged in...
Palau Senate pushes back against U.S accusations of corruption against Baules
“We should not allow any nation to carelessly make unsubstantiated accusations against a Palauan leader,” Senator Eldebechel said during a recent Senate session, as...
Pacific-led initiatives set to eliminate cervical cancer across the Pacific
Rollout of safe initiatives across Pacific to prevent cervical cancer and save lives receives $5.1 million (US$3 million) boost.
Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa –...
Acid rain falls on Vanuatu islands as volcano continues to belch ash
The Vanuatu Government has decided not to order a mass evacuation of communities on Ambae island affected by acid rain from the Manaro Voui...
Middle East conflict could push up cost of living in Fiji
Rising tensions in the Middle East are not just a distant crisis, they could soon hit Fijian households at the checkout counter.
Experts warn that...
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Aust PM to host series of Pacific leaders’ meetings in Queensland
After returning from Fiji and the Solomon Islands and signing historic agreements with Fiji and Vanuatu, Prime Minister Albanese will host Pacific leaders from...
CROP heads discuss 2050 strategy, energy crisis and COP31 preparations
The 66th Heads of Council of Regional Organisations of the Pacific (CROP) Meeting convened at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Tuesday, focusing on...
Southwest Pacific’s last tropical glacier could vanish within months
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the...