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PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of 'deception', demands defence force probe

Fiji, April 20 -- Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's government is under fire, with Opposition leader James Nomane alleging the Defence Force is being undermined and calling for urgent leg... Read More


IMF flags 'very concerned' outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise

Fiji, April 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs will worsen living pressure... Read More


IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific

Fiji, April 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation and strain economies across Asia and... Read More


Tonga declares dengue outbreak as cases spread across the Kingdom

Fiji, April 17 -- Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak, warning of community transmission across three island groups as cases continue to rise. Chief Executive Officer Dr R... Read More


UN pushes action on resilience for LDCs and SIDS

Fiji, April 17 -- The United Nations ESCAP Pacific Office and UN-OHRLLS say countries must move from commitments to action as climate risks and development pressures intensify across the Asia-Pacific.... Read More


Palau says partnership with the U.S makes it safer as tensions grow

Fiji, April 15 -- Palau's President says his country is safer, not more at risk, because of its close ties with the United States. Speaking on PMN during his first official visit to New Zealand, Sura... Read More


Solomon Islands PM Manele to appeal High Court ruling on No - confidence process

Fiji, April 15 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has ordered an appeal to the Court of Appeal following a High Court decision Tuesday on the convening of Parliament and a motion of no ... Read More


Kiribati pushes for real climate action, targets COP31

Fiji, April 14 -- Kiribati Women Minister Ruth Cross Kwansing says Pacific leaders are shifting from talk to action as the region prepares for the next global climate talks, warning the focus must be ... Read More


Tuvalu declares State of Emergency over power, fuel risks

Fiji, April 14 -- The Government of Tuvalu has declared a State of Public Emergency for Funafuti, warning that unstable electricity systems and fuel supply risks are threatening essential services nat... Read More


Fiji Military warns of firm action after security threats

Fiji, April 14 -- The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) says it has launched joint security operations with the Fiji Police Force following attempts to undermine security, warning that any threa... Read More