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ANZ CEO hails Fiji's economic rebound, reinforces commitment to Pacific

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- ANZ Group CEO, Shayne Elliott has praised Fiji's quick economic recovery and reaffirmed the bank's long-standing commitment to the Pacific region. Speaking at the Reserve Bank of Fiji... Read More


U.S backs Pacific fisheries with new access agreement

Fiji, Dec. 2 -- In a significant step for Pacific fisheries, U.S Ambassador Marie Damour on Monday hailed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Fishing Access Terms for 2025 as a "test... Read More


Fiji PM Rabuka urges Pacific unity, Proposes regional Tuna management bloc

Fiji, Nov. 28 -- Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka called for a united front among Western and Central Pacific nations to manage their tuna resources, even suggesting the formation of a "tuna OPE... Read More


WCPFC executive director urges action on Climate Change and human rights at Suva meeting

Fiji, Nov. 28 -- Rhea Moss-Christian, the executive director of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has called for urgent action to address the impacts of climate change and h... Read More


Fiji Fisheries Minister calls for integrating traditional knowledge in sustainable fisheries management

Fiji, Nov. 28 -- Fiji's Minister of Fisheries, Alitia Bainivalu has stressed the importance of incorporating traditional knowledge and practices into fisheries management strategies at the 21st Wester... Read More


Pacific Fisheries Commission marks 21 years of sustainable ocean management

Fiji, Nov. 28 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) opened its 21st annual meeting today with Chairwoman Dr Josie Tamate, emphasising the critical importance of sustainable m... Read More


"1.5 to Stay Alive": SPREP DG Nawadra urge action at COP29, Warn of existential threats

Fiji, Nov. 21 -- In a powerful call to action at COP29, Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), stressed the urgency of reaching a ... Read More


Lord Vaea's Call for action on gender equality at UN ESCAP Beijing+30 Review

Fiji, Nov. 21 -- Tonga's Internal Affairs Minister Lord Vaea has delivered a clear and urgent message on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum at the UN ESCAP Asia-Pacific Ministerial meeting, highlight... Read More


"Save the Pacific, Save the World": Forum SG Waqa's urgent call at COP29

Fiji, Nov. 21 -- Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Baron Waqa has issued a stark warning Wednesday to global leaders at COP29, declaring climate change the greatest existential threat to Pacifi... Read More


UN Climate Chief praises early leaders in Paris Agreement Transparency at COP29

Fiji, Nov. 15 -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell hailed nine countries as pioneers of transparency at COP29, recognising their commitment to the Paris Agreement through the first-ev... Read More