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Fiji Military declares No-Fly Zones, warns detected drones will be neutralised

Fiji, April 22 -- The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has declared all its installations "NO-FLY ZONES" for drones, warning it will take action against any unauthorised aerial activity. "RFMF... Read More


Amnesty International demands answers over Vakarisi death in military custody

Fiji, April 21 -- Amnesty International has raised serious concerns over the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody, saying official accounts have been inconsistent and calling for a full independ... Read More


'World will be plunged into deepening insecurity' without climate action: AOSIS warns

Fiji, April 21 -- Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Lead Climate Change negotiator Anne Rasmussen has issued a clear warning ahead of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, saying failure to act on cl... Read More


Tuvaluans get second shot at Australia visa under Falepili pathway

Fiji, April 21 -- The Governments of Australia and Tuvalu have announced the reopening of the Falepili Mobility Pathway visa ballot, offering Tuvaluans another chance to live and work abroad, with reg... Read More


Death on Jone Vakarisi now murder probe as Fiji Military admits error

Fiji, April 21 -- The death of Jone Vakarisi is now being investigated as murder, with Fiji Police Force confirming a major escalation as the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF)acknowledged its in... Read More


PNG Opposition accuses PM Marape of 'deception', demands defence force probe

Fiji, April 20 -- Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's government is under fire, with Opposition leader James Nomane alleging the Defence Force is being undermined and calling for urgent leg... Read More


IMF flags 'very concerned' outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise

Fiji, April 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs will worsen living pressure... Read More


IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific

Fiji, April 17 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation and strain economies across Asia and... Read More


Tonga declares dengue outbreak as cases spread across the Kingdom

Fiji, April 17 -- Tonga's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak, warning of community transmission across three island groups as cases continue to rise. Chief Executive Officer Dr R... Read More


UN pushes action on resilience for LDCs and SIDS

Fiji, April 17 -- The United Nations ESCAP Pacific Office and UN-OHRLLS say countries must move from commitments to action as climate risks and development pressures intensify across the Asia-Pacific.... Read More