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Why the Pacific invented the Ship Rider Agreement- A story of innovation, Sovereignty and international law

Fiji, Aug. 3 -- One of the least understood, but most successful, innovations in international fisheries law emerged not from one of the world's great powers, but from the small island countries of th... Read More


UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining

Fiji, July 31 -- Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it threatens the ocean ... Read More


Naoero withdraws recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia

Fiji, July 31 -- The Government of the Republic of Naoero has withdrawn its recognition of the Republic of South Ossetia and the Republic of Abkhazia as independent states and ended diplomatic relatio... Read More


Pacific group urges public submissions on U.S-backed deep-sea exploration proposal

Fiji, July 30 -- A proposal to explore for deep-sea minerals in international waters between Kiribati, the Cook Islands and French Polynesia is open for public comment until 03 August, raising questio... Read More


Nauru officially renamed Republic of Naoero

Fiji, July 30 -- Nauru has officially adopted Republic of Naoero as its new official name, with the government describing the change as the beginning of renewed national pride and a return to the coun... Read More


Vanuatu appoints Joe Natuman as Special envoy for Maritime Boundaries and Decolonisation

Fiji, July 30 -- Vanuatu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Marc Ati, has appointed former Prime Minister Joe Natuman as the Special Envoy of Vanuatu for Mari... Read More


Naoero backs fair seabed governance as ISA extends NORI exploration contract

Fiji, July 30 -- The Republic of Naoero has reaffirmed its call for fair, transparent and workable seabed governance after the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Council approved a five-year extensi... Read More


Nauru Airlines Appoints Wendy Bowden as Chief Executive Officer

Fiji, July 30 -- Nauru Airlines has appointed Wendy Bowden as its new Chief Executive Officer, saying she will lead the airline's next phase of growth with a focus on strengthening regional connectivi... Read More


NZ Foreign Minister backs stronger Pacific Women's leadership ahead of Forum Meeting

Fiji, July 29 -- New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed his country's support for stronger Pacific parliamentary cooperation and increased women's representation, telling Pacific w... Read More


Pacific Tuna stocks remain healthy as FFA charts new course for greater economic gains

Fiji, July 29 -- All four key tuna stocks in the Western and Central Pacific remain healthy, while Pacific nations have strengthened fisheries management, reduced illegal fishing losses, and advanced ... Read More