430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific

Fiji, Oct. 21 -- About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as health ministers meet to acc... Read More

Chair Skea warns against excluding vulnerable nations from IPCC decisions

Fiji, Oct. 20 -- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea has stressed the need for vulnerable countries and small delegations to participate fully in climate science decisions,... Read More

Pacific leaders discuss development priorities with Israel

Fiji, Oct. 20 -- Pacific Islands Forum members have held their first briefing with Israel on development cooperation, identifying regional priorities and opportunities for technical assistance, traini... Read More

U.S calls for end to UN decolonisation committee, criticises Pacific visits

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the Pacific as a waste of UN resourc... Read More

Pacific leaders must turn climate promises into action at COP31: Former Fiji Ambassador to UN

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Pacific leaders must use the momentum from the Fiji-Tuvalu Pre-COP31 meeting to secure climate finance, strengthen regional resilience and ensure the voices of vulnerable communities ... Read More

U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington's global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the Ame... Read More

IMF warns of fiscal risks as Kiribati growth slows to three percent

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Kiribati's economic growth is expected to slow to 3 percent this year, down from 4.3 percent in 2025, as high operating costs, global uncertainty and pressure on state-owned enterpris... Read More

Pacific children face online safety risks as internet access expands

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Children across the Pacific need stronger online safety education and protection as expanding internet connectivity exposes them to risks they are not always equipped to manage, a reg... Read More

Tuna management and Pacific fisheries conservation set for WCPFC meeting

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Tuna management, fisheries conservation and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems will be among the key issues at the 23rd regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fis... Read More

NZ Ferns survive Fiji scare as Wesele says team 'not here to make up the numbers'

Fiji, Oct. 18 -- Fiji Bulikula Coach Jone Wesele said his team was not at the World Cup to just "make up the numbers" after his Fiji team rattled the cage of the more highly-fancied New Zealand Ferns ... Read More

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