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Pacific Elders call for reversal of Forum's Israel partnership

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- The Pacific Elders' Voice has called for the Pacific Islands Forum to review and reverse its partnership agreement with Israel, saying the decision conflicts with the region's commitm... Read More


PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by 2035. Th... Read More


Fiji can turn economic recovery into stronger, more resilient growth: World Bank

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Fiji has made important economic progress since the pandemic, but its room to respond to future shocks is narrowing. Sustaining stronger growth will require higher productivity, stron... Read More


Pacific faces climate finance barriers as global action falls short

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to the gap between global climate commitments and action on the ground, with new United Nations reports highlighting persistent barriers to ... Read More


Use Melanesian framework as guide on the political future of Bougainville: Marat

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions on the political future of Bougainville. Marat said... Read More


Tonga Coastal Resilience Project elevates Pacific Ocean Voices and Community-led Climate Action Ahead of COP31

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- As Pacific Island nations prepare to take a strong and united voice to COP31, Tonga is advancing a powerful message shared across the Blue Pacific: protecting people, livelihoods, and... Read More


'What matters most': Pacific rivalry heats up as Tonga eye revenge

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Tonga halfback Isaiya Katoa has declared his side will carry the pain of last year's loss to fierce rivals Samoa into Sunday night's blockbuster at CommBank Stadium. The Pacific nati... Read More


SPC must stay accountable to members as it approaches 80th anniversary

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- The Pacific Community (SPC) must remain responsive to its members' priorities and accountable for its work as it approaches its 80th anniversary, Director-General Dr Paula Vivili says... Read More


Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair Jeanett... Read More


Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Fiji's Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of the 2013 Constitutio... Read More