"The deep Pacific deserves a COP" as Australia pushes for 2026 Climate talks: Bowen

Fiji, July 11 -- Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Pacific nations have "already been doing" their part to back Australia's bid to host the COP31 global climate summit, e... Read More

'The Deep Sea needs rules' to avoid mining free-for-all: ISA Chief

Fiji, July 10 -- The Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), Leticia Carvalho, has warned that the future of deep-sea governance hangs in the balance, urging member states to "p... Read More

AOSIS demands treaty action on existing plastic Pollution: "We Have to Act Now"

Fiji, July 6 -- The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) says global efforts to tackle plastic pollution must include binding action to clean up existing waste, not just prevent future pollution. ... Read More

Vanuatu hails landmark climate ruling by Inter-American Court

Fiji, July 6 -- Vanuatu has welcomed a historic ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), calling it a breakthrough in linking climate change with legal obligations to protect human... Read More

Fiji PM fires AG Graham Leung over Inquiry findings

Fiji, May 30 -- Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed Attorney-General Graham Everett Leung from Cabinet, effective immediately, citing findings from a recent Commission of Inquiry into th... Read More

Cook Islands PM hails strong ties with Australia after Sydney talks

Fiji, May 30 -- Cook Islands Prime Minister this week met with Australia's Minister for International Development and the Pacific, Pat Conroy in Sydney to strengthen bilateral ties and push forward sh... Read More

Fiji cracks down on Sabeto wastewater spill, suspends mine operations

Fiji, May 29 -- Fiji's Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources (MLMR) has enforced its toughest regulatory response to date following a serious environmental breach by Lion One Metals Limited, after u... Read More

China and Pacific Island nations reaffirm strategic ties, back one-China policy

Fiji, May 29 -- China and ten Pacific Island nations have reaffirmed their deepening diplomatic and strategic ties, reiterating support for the one-China principle, and committing to further cooperati... Read More

Pacific must build Its own digital future, says PNG ICT Minister Masiu

Fiji, May 27 -- The digital transformation of the Pacific must be rooted in cooperation, inclusion, and local empowerment, says Papua New Guinea's Minister for ICT, Timothy Masiu, at the Pacific Islan... Read More

Australia and Vanuatu cement ties with new aid, Climate action and recovery plans

Fiji, May 23 -- Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have reaffirmed a growing bilateral partnership in Port Vila Thursday, outlining new cooperation on disas... Read More

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