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U.S to link Pacific drug investigations with South Asia crime networks

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- The United States is looking to connect its law enforcement operations in the Pacific with expertise and investigations in South Asia as criminal networks expand across the Indo-Pacif... Read More


Fiji should retain immunity for 1987 and 2006 coups says Deputy DPP Rabuku

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Fiji should retain the immunity provisions covering the 1987 and 2006 coups because they were guarantees made to the coup leaders in exchange for restoring civilian democratic rule, D... Read More


U.S links Pacific drug trade to Latin American networks

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- The United States says Latin American drug trafficking networks are increasingly using contacts and distributors in Pacific Island countries to move and sell illicit drugs, prompting ... Read More


Green Climate Fund Board reappoints Duarte as Executive Director for second term

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- The Green Climate Fund (GCF) Board has unanimously reappointed Executive Director Mafalda Duarte for a second four-year term, endorsing her reform agenda as the Fund continues to expa... Read More


Pacific fisheries officials prepare united tuna management position ahead of WCPFC meeting

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Pacific fisheries officials have advanced regional proposals on tuna allocation, bigeye tuna management and fisheries compliance ahead of next month's Western and Central Pacific Fish... Read More


U.S warns Pacific facing growing threat from drug cartels

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- The United States has warned that drug cartels and narcoterrorist groups are expanding their reach into the Pacific, urging greater regional attention and stronger law enforcement coo... Read More


Pacific civil society calls for suspension of Israel's Forum partnership

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- A coalition of Pacific civil society organisations is calling on Pacific Islands Forum leaders to suspend engagement with Israel, arguing that the partnership undermines the region's ... Read More


Ukraine gains sectoral partner status in Pacific Islands Forum

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Ukraine has been granted sectoral partner status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new channel for cooperation with Pacific countries on food security, digital governance,... Read More


Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian concerns

Fiji, Oct. 29 -- Fiji has defended its vote in favour of ending the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba, saying its position is grounded in the United Nations Charter... Read More


GCF invests US$15m in Pacific climate businesses fund

Fiji, Oct. 29 -- A US$15 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) investment will help establish a US$60 million fund to finance locally owned businesses protecting reefs and strengthening climate-resilient l... Read More