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Vanuatu warns of illegal action over 'second republic' movement

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- The Vanuatu Government has warned that anyone involved in a reported attempt to establish a so-called "second republic" on Gaua Island could face prosecution, saying any move to creat... Read More


Fijian Drua confirm 2027 home fixtures across Suva, Lautoka and Ba

Fiji, Oct. 22 -- The Fijian Drua will host eight home matches across Suva, Lautoka and Ba in the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season, bringing five Australian and three New Zealand opponents t... Read More


Fiji takes South Fiji Basin claim to UN

Fiji, Oct. 21 -- Fiji is seeking international recognition of the outer limits of its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in the South Fiji Basin, with its claim covering the Lau-Colville and ... Read More


PM Brown shifts focus to recovery after Cyclone Wati hits Cook Islands

Fiji, Oct. 21 -- Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the government is shifting its focus to recovery and damage assessments after Tropical Cyclone Wati moved away from the country, with Aitut... Read More


Australia, PNG to deepen military ties as first forum under alliance begins

Fiji, Oct. 21 -- Australia and Papua New Guinea discussed direct recruitment of Papua New Guineans into the Australian Defence Force and the implementation of key security agreements as the two countr... Read More


U.S brings Pacific police chiefs together to target drug trafficking, cybercrime

Fiji, Oct. 21 -- The United States is bringing Pacific Islands police ministers and law enforcement leaders together to strengthen regional efforts against drug trafficking, cybercrime, illegal fishin... Read More


430 million face hypertension threat in Western Pacific

Fiji, Oct. 21 -- About 430 million people across the Western Pacific are affected by hypertension, putting millions at risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death as health ministers meet to acc... Read More


Chair Skea warns against excluding vulnerable nations from IPCC decisions

Fiji, Oct. 20 -- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Chair Jim Skea has stressed the need for vulnerable countries and small delegations to participate fully in climate science decisions,... Read More


Pacific leaders discuss development priorities with Israel

Fiji, Oct. 20 -- Pacific Islands Forum members have held their first briefing with Israel on development cooperation, identifying regional priorities and opportunities for technical assistance, traini... Read More


U.S calls for end to UN decolonisation committee, criticises Pacific visits

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- The United States has called for the abolition of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, dismissing its annual work and visits to the Pacific as a waste of UN resourc... Read More