Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Fiji celebrates WHO recognition for eliminating measles, rubella and trachoma

Fiji, Nov. 5 -- Fiji has achieved a historic public health milestone, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially recognising the country for eliminating measles, rubella, and trachoma as publ... Read More


Former Fiji Ambassador to UN calls for real Climate Finance, not empty promises

Fiji, Nov. 3 -- As the world gears up for the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, Pacific Island nations are demanding action, not words, to address what they describe as a cli... Read More


Pacific Youth Activists to demand end to fossil fuels and Climate reparations at COP30

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- With the 30th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, looming closer, Vishal Prasad, the Director of the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change(PI... Read More


Pacific must turn global promises into local action: Forum SG Waqa

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Pacific must move beyond global ambition and focus on delivery at home to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at the ... Read More


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