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Torres, Attao headed for runoff in CNMI; AG race also faces second round

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Former CNMI Governor Ralph DLG Torres and independent candidate Rep Blas Jonathan "BJ" T. Attao appear headed for a runoff after neither secured the required majority in Tuesday's gube... Read More


Fiji PM Rabuka to bypass Committee recommendation with new Parliamentary motion on Australia Treaties

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed disappointment with Parliament's Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence for recommending that ratification of two major agr... Read More


WCPFC narrows options for bigeye Tuna management

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has narrowed options for managing bigeye tuna, setting the stage for further negotiations at its annual meeting in Port Vil... Read More


Germany pledges €5 million to Tonga-hosted Pacific Resilience Facility

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Germany has earmarked €5 million (US$5.8 million) for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as it strengthens cooperation with Tonga on climate resilience, sea-level rise and reg... Read More


Vanuatu launches National Adaptation Plan to Strengthen Climate Resilience Nationwide

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Vanuatu launched its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2026-2035 at a ceremony in Port Vila on 2 November, outlining a national strategy to protect communities, livelihoods, infrastructur... Read More


Republican Ada-Calvo team wins Guam's gubernatorial race

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- The Republican Party's gubernatorial team of Tony Ada and Edward Calvo won Tuesday's close race, beating the Democratic team of Therese Terlaje and her running mate, Sabina Perez, by s... Read More


Fiji calls for debt -free climate finance for Small Island States

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Fiji has called on Commonwealth countries to move beyond climate finance commitments and deliver affordable funding for vulnerable small states, warning that reliance on loans is addin... Read More


King Charles III speaks to world leaders in Antigua, expresses 'sorrow' over slave trade

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade a "shameful chapter of history" during a speech Tuesday at the official opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in... Read More


Fiji PM Rabuka warns SODELPA, NFP over Cabinet positions if they oppose Constitution Bill

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has warned coalition partners the Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) and the National Federation Party (NFP)that their representatives could ... Read More


Foreign Minister Ditoka recommends Fiji proceed with Australia Treaties despite Standing Committee concerns

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Fiji Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka is recommending that Government proceed with the ratification of two major treaties with Australia, despite concerns... Read More