US$118 billion spent to roll back women's rights, Commonwealth report warns

Fiji, Nov. 6 -- An estimated US$1.18 billion was spent globally between 2019 and 2023 on organised efforts to oppose women's rights, gender equality and inclusion, raising concerns over growing threat... Read More

Commonwealth leaders commit to climate finance, trade and Pacific resilience

Fiji, Nov. 5 -- Commonwealth leaders have committed to strengthening climate finance, protecting Pacific maritime boundaries and expanding trade and investment, as they called for urgent action to add... Read More

Samoa underfire at UN over media freedom restrictions

Fiji, Nov. 5 -- Samoa has defended its media freedom record at the United Nations, insisting it remains committed to protecting independent journalism after 10 countries raised concerns over restricti... Read More

Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda demand fairer climate finance at CHOGM

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Samoa and Antigua and Barbuda have called for urgent reforms to international climate finance, warning that vulnerable countries should not be forced into debt to recover from climate ... Read More

WCPFC narrows options for bigeye Tuna management

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has narrowed options for managing bigeye tuna, setting the stage for further negotiations at its annual meeting in Port Vil... Read More

Fiji calls for debt -free climate finance for Small Island States

Fiji, Nov. 4 -- Fiji has called on Commonwealth countries to move beyond climate finance commitments and deliver affordable funding for vulnerable small states, warning that reliance on loans is addin... Read More

SPC delivers EUR46m in ocean projects across 20 Pacific countries

Fiji, Nov. 3 -- The Pacific Community (SPC) delivered EUR46 million (US$53 million) in ocean-related projects across 20 Pacific Island countries and territories in 2025, strengthening fisheries manage... Read More

Commonwealth SG urges global financial reforms to ease small states' debt burden

Fiji, Nov. 3 -- Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has called for urgent reform of the international financial system, saying small states must have better access to affordable financing ... Read More

Fiji Parliament extends Constitution Bill review as parties raise concerns over rushed process

Fiji, Nov. 2 -- Fiji's Parliament has agreed to extend the deadline for the Special Committee reviewing the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, following concerns from political parties that the timet... Read More

PM Rabuka says Constitution review must reflect Fiji's current and future generations

Fiji, Nov. 2 -- Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the review of the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026 must produce a framework that reflects the needs of the current population while remaining... Read More

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