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Tonga urges SPC members to ensure decisions deliver for Pacific people

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Pacific Community (SPC) members must make clear decisions on priorities and resources to ensure the organisation continues delivering services for Pacific people, CRGA56 Chair Jeanett... Read More


Fiji Coalition partner SODELPA rejects Bill 32, demands full repeal of 2013 constitution

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Fiji's Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) has rejected the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, known as Bill 32, saying it retains key provisions of the 2013 Constitutio... Read More


FFA urges Pacific unity on Tuna management ahead of WCPFC meeting

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Pacific fisheries leaders are being urged to unite on tuna management positions ahead of next month's Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting, while ensuring the regi... Read More


Timor Leste key to Australia's regional security network: Aust deputy PM Marles

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Australia sees Timor-Leste as a critical link in its regional security network, with Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles saying a new defence framework with Dili strengthens Canberra... Read More


It's time for WCPFC to commit to a biodegradable FAD transition

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- The science is clear. Solutions exist. And resources are within reach. Non-entangling and biodegradable fish aggregating devices (bio-FADs)-made from bamboo, hemp, cotton, and other ... Read More


Pacific launches gender action plan to make tourism more inclusive

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Pacific tourism organisations have been given a new regional action plan and practical tools to strengthen gender equality, support women's economic participation and improve inclusio... Read More


U.S commits more than US$44 million to combat Pacific Transnational crime

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- -The United States has announced more than US$44 million in new security programmes for the Pacific, including investments in maritime surveillance, drug interdiction, border security... Read More


NCD Governor Parkop says Bougainville referendum result must be respected

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop says Papua New Guinea must respect Bougainvilleans' decision on their political future, warning that their desire for self-determinatio... Read More


This is a new Constitution, not an amendment - Unity Fiji

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Unity Fiji says the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill is effectively a new Constitution and Fijians must be given sufficient time to understand its implications before voting in a ... Read More


Air Vanuatu adds fifth twin otter to boost island connectivity

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Air Vanuatu has added a fifth Twin Otter aircraft to its fleet, strengthening the national carrier's capacity to provide domestic air services across the island nation. Air Vanuatu c... Read More