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PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule

Fiji, March 20 -- The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up to US$15,000 before receiving ... Read More


IMF warns deficits, global risks could slow Solomon Islands growth

Fiji, March 20 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Solomon Islands economy grew in 2025 but faces slower growth and rising risks linked to global tensions and domestic fiscal pressures. ... Read More


UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submissions at 66th Session

Fiji, March 18 -- The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has concluded its 66th session at United Nations Headquarters, with Pacific submissions among those reviewed. The session ran f... Read More


Forum DSG Solofa warns climate change is Pacific's 'single greatest threat'

Fiji, March 17 -- Pacific leaders continue to view climate change as the region's most serious security challenge, Desna Solofa, Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, said... Read More


Human Rights Watch urges UN Members to back Vanuatu Climate resolution despite U.S Opposition

Fiji, March 17 -- Governments should support a draft United Nations resolution led by Vanuatu that calls for stronger action on climate change following a landmark ruling by the International Court of... Read More


Proposed FijiansFirst Party files registration application

Fiji, March 16 -- A new political party has filed nomination with the nation's Elections Office in Suva. The proposed FijiansFirst Party submitted its registration application at the Fiji Elections O... Read More


Former Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Sir Noel Levi dies

Fiji, March 16 -- Former Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Sir Noel Levi, has died at the age of 84. A family notice confirmed the passing of the former regional leader and senior Papua... Read More


IRENA report flags legal gaps slowing Fiji renewable energy push

Fiji, March 13 -- Fiji has set ambitious goals to transform its energy sector but legal and regulatory gaps could slow progress toward renewable energy targets, according to a new assessment by the In... Read More


"Pacific Media is vital for democracy: NZ foreign Minister Peters marks 10 Years of Pasifika TV

Fiji, March 13 -- Winston Peters praised the role of Pacific media and reaffirmed New Zealand's commitment to the region while celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV broadcasting across the P... Read More


Forum SG Waqa urges stronger Pacific legal capacity at treaty law workshop

Fiji, March 11 -- The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa, has called for stronger legal capacity across the region as Pacific countries engage more deeply in international trea... Read More