Deep-Sea Mining could begin in Pacific without agreed global rules

Fiji, Aug. 25 -- Commercial deep-sea mining for critical minerals could begin in the Pacific as early as 2027, despite the absence of an internationally agreed regulatory framework, according to a new... Read More

Naoero toughens laws on domestic violence and attacks on police

Fiji, Aug. 25 -- Naoero has strengthened its laws on domestic violence and offences against police officers, with new measures aimed at protecting victims, preventing intimidation and giving police gr... Read More

Tonga PM calls for Pacific to turn economic ambition into action

Fiji, Aug. 25 -- Pacific Island countries have the ambition to build resilient and sustainable economies but need greater access to capital, expertise and technology to turn those goals into reality, ... Read More

Pacific must stand united as One Blue Pacific Continent: Forum Chair Wale

Fiji, Aug. 21 -- Pacific Islands Forum members must remain united and speak with one voice as the Blue Pacific Continent faces growing geopolitical pressures, says outgoing Forum Chair and Solomon Isl... Read More

Climate Change Minister Tabuya calls for stronger Youth voice in Fiji's COP31 preparations

Fiji, Aug. 21 -- Pacific youth will have a direct role in Fiji's preparations for COP31, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya calling on young climate leaders to ... Read More

U.S Ambassador, Cook Islands PM discuss closer bilateral cooperation

Fiji, Aug. 21 -- United States Ambassador Jared Novelly has congratulated caretaker Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on his re-election and met with him to discuss strengthening the growing U.S-... Read More

Fiji Parliament passes Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill

Fiji, Aug. 21 -- Fiji's Parliament has passed the Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025, setting a new framework for the use and management of marine areas designated for commercial tourism. Bill ... Read More

Women MPs booklet to be distributed to schools across Fiji

Fiji, Aug. 20 -- Fiji's Deputy Speaker of Parliament Lenora Qereqeretabua, alongside women Members of Parliament, has handed over copies of a booklet documenting the history and contributions of women... Read More

Pacific COP process begins in Fiji with call to put communities at centre of climate action

Fiji, Aug. 20 -- The Pacific's COP31 process has begun in Fiji, with communities, Indigenous Peoples, youth, farmers, chiefs and climate advocates gathering in Nadi to put Pacific priorities at the ce... Read More

China dismisses Palau President's missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue

Fiji, Aug. 19 -- China has dismissed claims by Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr over a recent Chinese missile test-launch, describing them as "completely groundless" and "malicious in intent". Chin... Read More

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