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PNG sets 2035 climate targets, pledges net- negative emissions

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Papua New Guinea has set new climate targets to increase renewable energy, reduce deforestation and strengthen climate resilience, while aiming for net-negative emissions by 2035. Th... Read More


Fiji can turn economic recovery into stronger, more resilient growth: World Bank

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Fiji has made important economic progress since the pandemic, but its room to respond to future shocks is narrowing. Sustaining stronger growth will require higher productivity, stron... Read More


Pacific faces climate finance barriers as global action falls short

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Pacific Island countries remain vulnerable to the gap between global climate commitments and action on the ground, with new United Nations reports highlighting persistent barriers to ... Read More


Use Melanesian framework as guide on the political future of Bougainville: Marat

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Rabaul MP Dr Allan Marat says Papua New Guinea MPs need to be reminded of the Melanesian Framework in order to make good decisions on the political future of Bougainville. Marat said... Read More


Pacific, U.S to boost Police cooperation against drugs and transnational crime

Fiji, Oct. 28 -- Pacific countries and the United States have agreed to strengthen maritime security, intelligence sharing and law enforcement cooperation to combat drug trafficking, cyber-enabled cri... Read More


Sevuloni Valenitabua appointed Fiji's new Attorney- General

Fiji, Oct. 28 -- Fiji's new Attorney-General, Sevuloni Ratumaiyale Valenitabua was sworn into office by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at State House on Tuesday, bringing nearly 30 years of legal e... Read More


Fiji police deputy commissioner appointed first PACPOL Hub executive director

Fiji, Oct. 28 -- Fiji Police deputy Commissioner Mesake Waqa Tikomainiusiladi has been appointed the inaugural Executive Director of the Pacific Community of Policing (PACPOL) Hub, based in Brisbane, ... Read More


Fiji urges global shift from harmful subsidies to biodiversity incentives

Fiji, Oct. 28 -- Fiji has called for urgent international action to redirect public funding away from activities that damage nature and towards incentives that protect biodiversity and support local c... Read More


Tonga Coastal Resilience Project elevates Pacific Ocean Voices and Community-led Climate Action Ahead of COP31

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- As Pacific Island nations prepare to take a strong and united voice to COP31, Tonga is advancing a powerful message shared across the Blue Pacific: protecting people, livelihoods, and... Read More


'What matters most': Pacific rivalry heats up as Tonga eye revenge

FIJI, Oct. 28 -- Tonga halfback Isaiya Katoa has declared his side will carry the pain of last year's loss to fierce rivals Samoa into Sunday night's blockbuster at CommBank Stadium. The Pacific nati... Read More