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Unsafe water and poor sanitation driving high diarrhea rates in Fiji, study finds

Fiji, Oct. 29 -- A new study has found that unsafe water and poor sanitation are key drivers of acute watery diarrhea (AWD) in Fiji, with nearly one in five cases linked to inadequate water and sanita... Read More


PNG reaffirms support for New Caledonia's political path and Melanesian solidarity

Fiji, Oct. 28 -- Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko says PNG remains committed to supporting New Caledonia's political journey and strengthening Melanesian solidarity within the regio... Read More


OACPS Ambassadors push for unity and action ahead of COP30 and 11th Leaders' Summit

Fiji, Oct. 28 -- The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Committee of Ambassadors met recently to discuss key priorities, including preparations for COP30 and the upcoming 11... Read More


Pacific Defence Ministers unite on regional security, climate, and maritime threats

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Defence Ministers from across the South Pacific have reaffirmed their commitment to regional security, resilience and cooperation at the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting ... Read More


Japan, Palau Foreign Ministers strengthen ties ahead of PIF Chairmanship

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Japan and Palau have reaffirmed their close partnership and commitment to regional stability during a Foreign Ministers' Meeting between Japan's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Motegi T... Read More


Tonga edges closer towards pivotal general election

Fiji, Oct. 24 -- The November general election in Tonga is just around the corner and all 71 registered candidates' campaigning efforts are well in motion. While some have sat down face to face with ... Read More


"Adaptation is not optional - It's essential": UN Climate Chief warns

Fiji, Oct. 24 -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has issued a stark warning that the world is moving too slowly on climate adaptation, urging governments and investors to act now to... Read More


Nauru, Australia sign $388 million deal for refugees long-term resettlement arrangement

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- Nauru and Australia have taken another major step in their long-standing cooperation with the signing of a $388 million(US$250 million) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support th... Read More


AUSTRAC steps up Pacific partnership to tackle financial crime threats

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) says it is intensifying collaboration with Pacific nations to stay ahead of fast-evolving financial crime threats, inc... Read More


Cook Islands urges equity as IMO delays net-zero shipping framework

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- The Cook Islands says the delay in adopting the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Net-Zero Framework could provide valuable time for further discussion and improvements to e... Read More