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Call for Expression of Interest (EOI) J-PACT Media Anti-Corruption

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- The Journalism for Anti-Corruption and Transparency (J-PACT) project is inviting expressions of interest from individual Pacific journalists, including freelancers, for its Media Anti... Read More


Pacific Islands hit hardest by food and fuel shock, IMF says

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- Pacific Island economies are bearing a disproportionate impact from rising food and fuel costs, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgrading its 2026 growth forecast as clim... Read More


Pacific police chiefs endorse constitution establishing PACPOL

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- Pacific police chiefs have endorsed the constitution of the Pacific Community of Policing (PACPOL), establishing a new framework for regional policing cooperation. The endorsement br... Read More


Second Solomon Islands MP dies within days as Parliament mourns David Gina

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- Solomon Islands is mourning the loss of two Members of Parliament within days, following the sudden death of Acting Speaker David Gina, after the passing of Ulawa/Ugi MP William Bradf... Read More


A Blue Pacific on fire on the road to COP31

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- I join so many others in extending my warmest congratulations to the Fiji and Tuvalu Governments for their Herculian effort in hosting the Pre-COP31. Hosting some 5000 of the World's ... Read More


New Zealand scores poorly on health protection in climate plans, Timor-Leste among top performers

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- New Zealand has scored among the lowest countries globally for integrating public health into its climate plan, while Timor-Leste ranks among the top five performers, according to a n... Read More


SPC climate programme records US$129.9 million in new funding approvals

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Pacific Community (SPC) secured US$129.9 million in new climate finance approvals in 2025, as its Climate Change Flagship expanded support for Pacific Island countries on climate ... Read More


Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country's kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring stricter s... Read More


Dick Stanley Pirione sworn in as Solomon Islands Ombudsman

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Dick Stanley Pirione has been sworn in as the new Ombudsman of Solomon Islands, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Ombudsman Fred Fakarii earlier this year. Pirione took... Read More


Palau President visits Australian Government House ahead of embassy opening

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has met Australia's Governor-General during an official visit to Canberra to mark the opening of Palau's first embassy in Australia. The Governor-G... Read More