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Amata reaffirms Opposition to Seabed mining in American Samoa waters

Fiji, July 21 -- American Samoa Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata has reaffirmed her opposition to seabed mining in the waters surrounding the territory, saying her position has remained consistent despi... Read More


OACPS Ministers adopt reform agenda, Back Malabo declaration and resource mobilisation

Fiji, July 21 -- Ministers from the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) have adopted a series of decisions aimed at advancing the implementation of the Malabo Declaration, st... Read More


MCC touts Pacific, Fiji partnerships as strategic alternative to China's Belt and Road

Fiji, July 17 -- The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has highlighted its work in Fiji and the wider Pacific as part of a broader U.S strategy to strengthen economic growth, secure critical supp... Read More


Tonga Media warns drug threat demands stronger reporting, Journalist protection

Fiji, July 17 -- The growing threat of illicit drugs across the Pacific is increasing pressure on Tonga's law enforcement and exposing journalists to greater risks, speakers told the Media Association... Read More


New Zealand, Fiji renew Duavata Partnership with focus on Trade, Security and Climate

Fiji, July 17 -- New Zealand and Fiji have renewed their Duavata Partnership for the next five years, committing to closer cooperation on democracy, economic growth, security, social development, and ... Read More


Pacific pushes for faster access to Climate finance

Fiji, July 16 -- Pacific Islands Forum Deputy Secretary General Desna Solofa says the region must improve access to climate finance, warning that global commitments have not translated into funding th... Read More


Pacific Trade Ministers back new five-year Aid-for-Trade strategy

Fiji, July 15 -- Pacific Islands Forum Trade Ministers have endorsed a new five-year Pacific Aid-for-Trade Strategy, reaffirming the region's commitment to using trade to drive economic development an... Read More


Dr Aqorau calls for national debate ahead of Solomon Islands' 50th Independence anniversary

Fiji, July 15 -- Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has called for a national conversation on the country's future, saying the lead-up to the nation's 50th ... Read More


Dr Aqorau questions whether military expansion fits Pacific's Ocean of Peace vision

Fiji, July 14 -- Solomon Islands National University (SINU) Vice Chancellor Dr Transform Aqorau has questioned whether the Pacific can maintain its vision of becoming an Ocean of Peace while the regio... Read More


Australia's Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs says China missile test was 'destabilising' as Pacific leaders speak out

Fiji, July 14 -- Australia says China's recent ballistic missile test over the Pacific was "destabilising", citing strong condemnation from Pacific leaders alongside Australia's response. Speaking in... Read More