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Climate crisis is an economy killer: UN Climate Chief warns World leaders at COP29

Fiji, Nov. 13 -- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell Tuesday urged world leaders at the COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan to view the climate crisis not just as a future problem but as an econ... Read More


Justice Filimoni Jitoko appointed new Speaker of Fiji's Parliament, secures majority vote

Fiji, Nov. 12 -- Fiji's Parliament has a new Speaker. Retired Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko took the position this morning, following a 34-15 vote that secured him the role. He succeeds Ratu Naiqama... Read More


Time to show global cooperation rising to this moment: UN Climate Chief

Fiji, Nov. 12 -- At the opening of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell called on global leaders to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, urging... Read More


Pacific leaders congratulate President-elect Trump, pledge to strengthen U.S-Pacific ties

Fiji, Nov. 7 -- Pacific leaders have extended congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on his electoral victory, signaling their commitment to enhancing ties with the U.S and addressing shared ... Read More


Fiji demands action at COP16: "Deliver hope or create regret"

Fiji, Nov. 6 -- Fiji's Permanent Secretary for the Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, issued a clear call last week for global accountability at the biodiversity COP16, urging world ... Read More


Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu named Fiji's new President-elect after Parliament vote

Fiji, Oct. 31 -- Fiji's Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, has been elected the country's next President in a special parliamentary session in Suva today, securing 37 votes to claim the p... Read More


AOSIS Chair Luteru rallies island nations for COP29: 'We are the moral voice of climate action'

Fiji, Oct. 31 -- As COP29 approaches, the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Dr Pa'olelei Luteru, sent a powerful message to climate negotiators, calling for ... Read More


Forum pushes for trade and tourism growth at regional seminar: Solofa

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Acting Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Desna Solofa this week urged Forum Island Countries (FICs) to embrace investment opportunities from Japan as critical driv... Read More


Japan commits to Pacific growth with US$1billion investment, says Trade Official Komiyama

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Japan's Director-General for Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation, Yasuji Komiyama has laid out an ambitious vision for the Pacific, promising that Japan is ready to be a strong part... Read More


Fiji AG Leung calls for law reform, Climate action at PILON meeting

Fiji, Oct. 29 -- Fiji's Attorney-General Graham Leung has urged Pacific law officers to address the region's pressing legal challenges, highlighting climate change, digital transformation, and rising ... Read More