UN rights forum’s action on climate and COVID-19 vaccines shows its relevance, says President Ambassador Khan
After one of the busiest years in the history of the Human Rights Council, President and Fijian diplomat Ambassador Nashat Shameem Khan insisted on...
UN chief: ‘We cannot defeat a pandemic in an uncoordinated way’
Arguing that the world “cannot defeat a pandemic in an uncoordinated way”, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday that countries “must take concrete action...
Fiji urges supports for PIF declaration on maritime boundaries and sea level rise
The United Nations Members States are urged to support the large Oceanic States within the Blue Pacific Continent, which have a profound connection to...
Three new centres to assist Pacific Island countries
China is focusing on establishing three centers to assist Pacific Island countries including Fiji in addressing certain issues.
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo explains...
Treat Omicron seriously, Fiji Health Ministry warns
-Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong is concerned that people are not taking the new Omicron variant seriously.
Dr Fong said more than...
Malaita Premier Suidani reinforces autonomy survey pledge, queries presence of foreign military vessel
Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani again reinforced his government’s plan to carry out a survey seeking an autonomous government for his province.
In a public address...
Experts call on Kiwis to be better tourists as Pacific reopens
Tourism experts are calling on Kiwis to be better tourists when they plan and travel for holidays, as borders slowly reopen in the Pacific.
Massey...
Kiribati President reinforces integrity commitments at world forum
The world’s major anti-corruption conference began this week in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with Kiribati joining 152 other countries to advance the UN Convention against...
NZ Defence Force personnel return home as tensions ease
Some New Zealand military personnel deployed as part of the international assistance mission to the Solomon Islands have returned home early.
They will even be...
What’s the future of the regional peacekeeping response in Solomon Islands?
As the deadline looms for the regional peacekeepers who remain in Solomon Islands, there are questions on whether the police are up to the...
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PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule
The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up...
Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ
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Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam
Guam leaders vowed to continue fighting the U.S federal government's plans to lease 69 million acres of seabed near Guam for mining of rare...