Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

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


Pacific leaders must turn climate promises into action at COP31: Former Fiji Ambassador to UN

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Pacific leaders must use the momentum from the Fiji-Tuvalu Pre-COP31 meeting to secure climate finance, strengthen regional resilience and ensure the voices of vulnerable communities ... Read More


U.S Ambassador vacancies threaten global influence, national security

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Delays in confirming United States Ambassadors are weakening Washington's global influence and creating opportunities for China and Russia to expand their diplomatic presence, the Ame... Read More


IMF warns of fiscal risks as Kiribati growth slows to three percent

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Kiribati's economic growth is expected to slow to 3 percent this year, down from 4.3 percent in 2025, as high operating costs, global uncertainty and pressure on state-owned enterpris... Read More


Pacific children face online safety risks as internet access expands

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Children across the Pacific need stronger online safety education and protection as expanding internet connectivity exposes them to risks they are not always equipped to manage, a reg... Read More


Tuna management and Pacific fisheries conservation set for WCPFC meeting

Fiji, Oct. 19 -- Tuna management, fisheries conservation and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems will be among the key issues at the 23rd regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fis... Read More


NZ Ferns survive Fiji scare as Wesele says team 'not here to make up the numbers'

Fiji, Oct. 18 -- Fiji Bulikula Coach Jone Wesele said his team was not at the World Cup to just "make up the numbers" after his Fiji team rattled the cage of the more highly-fancied New Zealand Ferns ... Read More


Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

Fiji, Oct. 18 -- Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon. Martin scored a try and didn't miss with th... Read More


Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

Fiji, Oct. 18 -- England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their blockbuster showdown in Perth. With His Ma... Read More