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

From CBD COP1 to CBD COP17: Reflections on three decades of negotiations with Ambassador Ian Fry

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- -We've heard from the next generation of Pacific Islands negotiators at the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Now, we turn to a negotiator w... Read More

Donoghoe backs Bati big men to clear a path to semis

Fiji, Oct. 27 -- Bati star Kurt Donoghoe believes the performance of Fiji's unheralded forwards against Australia proves they can match it with New Zealand's powerhouse pack in Saturday's sudden-death... Read More

Vanuatu takes maritime dispute with France to international arbitration

Fiji, Oct. 26 -- Vanuatu has launched international arbitration proceedings against France over competing maritime claims involving reefs, atolls and small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia. ... Read More

Australia open to recruiting Pacific Islanders into military, Conroy says

Fiji, Oct. 26 -- Australia is considering expanding military recruitment from Pacific Island countries beyond Papua New Guinea but says its initial focus will be on ensuring the pilot programme does n... Read More

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