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U.S raises concerns over China's "malign activities" in Pacific

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- The United States says it shares concerns with Pacific Island countries over China's activities in the region, including illegal fishing, economic coercion and the recent launch of a... Read More


Pacific officials step up COP31 coordination

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- Pacific Islands Forum senior officials have stepped up regional coordination for COP31, focusing on key Pacific priorities and negotiating positions ahead of the UN climate summit. ... Read More


Taiwan and Tuvalu are "more than good friends": President Lai

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has described Taiwan and Tuvalu as "more than good friends" as he welcomed Tuvalu's Foreign Minister Paulson Panapa to Taiwan for his first official vis... Read More


U.S outlines deeper Pacific engagement

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- The United States says it will deepen its economic, energy and security engagement with Pacific island countries, with a focus on private sector investment, maritime security and red... Read More


U.S welcomes Solomon Islands PM Wale's policy shift: Murray

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- The United States says it welcomes Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's shift in foreign policy and wants to strengthen economic and security ties with Honiara based on "tra... Read More


Fiji's ocean resources must create greater returns for our people: Fisheries Minister Bainivalu

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- Fiji is demanding a greater share of the economic benefits from Pacific fisheries resources, with Fisheries and Forests Minister Alitia Bainivalu saying the wealth generated from tun... Read More


"Climate change is unraveling" Indigenous culture and rights: Aguon

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- Climate change is destroying more than homes and livelihoods across the Pacific - it is eroding Indigenous cultures, disrupting ancient traditions and severing communities' ties to t... Read More


"Anyone can say 1.5 to stay alive, but it takes action to push for 1.5": Marshall Islands youth practitioner

Fiji, Sept. 16 -- Pacific youth are calling for stronger climate action to protect not only lives and livelihoods but also culture, identity and communities facing growing climate impacts. The call w... Read More


Vanuatu PM cancels UN trip after MV Matui tragedy

Fiji, Sept. 15 -- Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has cancelled his planned trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York as search and rescue operations continue following the MV Matui ... Read More


Solo Mara appointed Fiji Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary

Fiji, Sept. 15 -- Solo Mara has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Fiji's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade following the completion of the Public Service recruitment process. Mara t... Read More