Australia, PNG move to implement landmark defence alliance

Fiji, Oct. 26 -- Australia says it is already implementing its security agreements with Papua New Guinea, including the Pukpuk Mutual Defence Treaty, as the two countries strengthen their defence and ... Read More

Japan, Micronesia reaffirm Pacific unity ahead of PALM 11

Fiji, Oct. 26 -- Japan and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Pacific regional unity and cooperation ahead of next year's Pacific Islands Leader... Read More

Fiji passport ranks 97th globally, opens 78 destinations

Fiji, Oct. 23 -- - Fijian passport holders can access 78 overseas destinations without obtaining a traditional visa in advance, but Fiji ranks 97th globally and 11th among 14 countries in Oceania, acc... Read More

1.5 degC overshoot means irreversible Pacific losses

Fiji, Oct. 23 -- The Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has warned that current global climate policies could drive temperatures up by 2.8degC this century, putting Pacific communities at ... Read More

Pacific nuclear legacy taskforce reviews contamination report

Fiji, Oct. 23 -- Pacific regional organisations are reviewing next steps on nuclear contamination and preparations for the 40th anniversary of the Rarotonga Treaty, as the region continues to address ... Read More

Vanuatu reject claim China Police will be phased out

Fiji, Oct. 23 -- Vanuatu has rejected reports suggesting it plans to phase out Chinese police advisers, saying no decision has been made to end the support of any international partner. Minister of I... Read More

ADB strategy targets Pacific resilience amid global uncertainty

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is stepping up its focus on economic resilience, infrastructure and private sector development in the Pacific as global uncertainty exposes the vulner... Read More

Commonwealth warns Pacific nations face rising seas, weak adaptation systems

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- Pacific Island countries are experiencing sea-level rise faster than the global average, while gaps in climate finance, governance and implementation are leaving vulnerable coastal co... Read More

WHO warns Pacific Health systems face growing climate and funding pressures

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- Pacific Island countries are facing growing pressure on their health systems from climate change, workforce shortages and limited funding, with seven Pacific countries yet to include ... Read More

ADB warns Pacific, Asia coastal flood damage could top US$172 billion by 2050

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- Coastal flood damage across Asia and the Pacific could rise to between US$172 billion and US$199 billion annually by 2050 without stronger adaptation measures, threatening millions of... Read More

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