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Pacific Ocean Commissioner welcomes Bezos Earth Fund Investment in Pacific Ocean stewardship

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni, has welcomed the announcement of more than US$25 million in new grants from the Bezos Earth Fund to support ocean conservation and ... Read More


Pacific calls for a strong, implementable global plastics treaty in Bangkok

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are calling for continued progress towards an ambitious, effective and implementable international legally binding instrument to end pl... Read More


Stonewriters breaks silence over Fiji rugby pathway dispute

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- Stonewriters says it will no longer remain silent over what it describes as obstacles to creating education and Rugby Sevens pathways for young athletes in Fiji. The organisation, e... Read More


Fijian Drua cuts costs and puts investment plans on hold amid Super Rugby uncertainty

Fiji, Sept. 30 -- The Fijian Drua implemented an expense reduction plan starting this year to ensure the franchise remains financially viable and sustainable. Drua CEO Jeff Miller told RNZ Pacific on... Read More


Vanuatu raises West Papua rights, Kanaky decolonisation, Matthew and Hunter dispute at UN

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Vanuatu has raised concerns over alleged human rights violations in West Papua, called for the decolonisation of Kanaky New Caledonia and urged France to accept the jurisdiction of t... Read More


Public institutions must put merit ahead of connections: Dr Aqorau

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Public institutions in Solomon Islands must put merit, fairness and accountability ahead of personal connections if they are to earn public trust, Solomon Islands National University... Read More


Pacific Newsrooms need clear rules for AI use: Pacific AI creator

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Pacific newsrooms should adopt short, public rules on the use of generative artificial intelligence, with clear boundaries on what journalists can use AI for and what must remain off... Read More


Fiji to 'hold the line' on 1.5degC at Pre-COP31

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Hold the line on science and 1.5, is the first position Fiji will take into Pre-COP31, as Ministry of environment and climate change permanent secretary Sivendra Michael, unveiled th... Read More


Why Fiji is urging the world to slow down on deep-sea mining

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- It is a Friday afternoon, and the sun hangs high over the Yasawa Islands, pouring light across a vast expanse of ocean that shifts from deep blue to brilliant turquoise. The water gl... Read More


Oceania Rugby says no money to host Oceania Sevens Cup in Rotorua

Fiji, Sept. 29 -- Oceania Rugby has cancelled the 2026 Oceania Rugby Sevens Cup planned for Rotorua on 31 October and 1 November. General manager Frank Puletua said in a statement they do not have th... Read More