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Vanuatu Government demands apology over criticism of MSG DG appointment

Fiji, July 23 -- The Vanuatu Government has condemned the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs over its criticism of the appointment of Dr Anna Naupa as the new Director-General of the Melanesian S... Read More


China urges openness after Solomon Islands announces U.S Coast Guard patrol deal

Fiji, July 23 -- China says it is ready to deepen cooperation with the Solomon Islands while calling on all countries engaging with Pacific Island nations to respect their independence and ensure coop... Read More


PM Wale wraps up Washington visit with focus on investment and development

Fiji, July 23 -- Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has concluded a series of high-level meetings in Washington, aimed at strengthening partnerships and attracting investment to support the c... Read More


Naoero moves to establish Embassy in Israel, deploys scoping mission

Fiji, July 23 -- The Naoero Government has announced plans to establish an embassy in Israel and will send a scoping mission to assess the requirements for setting up the diplomatic mission. The gove... Read More


Pacific ICT officials meet to advance digital priorities ahead of Ministers' talks

Fiji, July 23 -- Senior ICT officials from across the Pacific met in Port Moresby Wednesday to finalise recommendations for ICT ministers, with discussions focusing on artificial intelligence, social ... Read More


Sport must drive development across Commonwealth, Secretary General tells Ministers

Fiji, July 23 -- Commonwealth Secretary General, Shirley Botchwey has called on member countries to recognise sport as a strategic investment in development, saying it can help address health, inequal... Read More


Australia defends Fiji pre-COP spending, says Climate talks critical for Pacific

Fiji, July 22 -- Australia's Minister for Pacific Island Affairs Pat Conroy has defended the cost of hosting the pre-COP climate meeting in Fiji, saying the event is essential to supporting Pacific co... Read More


Pacific must stay united as Climate threat grows, Solomon Islands Minister tells regional meeting

Fiji, July 22 -- Forum Chair representative and Solomon Islands Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Wayne Ghemu has called on Pacific countries to maintain a u... Read More


SPC official calls for Pacific Education systems ready for Climate, AI and labour mobility

Fiji, July 21 -- The Pacific must build education systems that are resilient, evidence-informed, culturally grounded and future-ready to respond to climate change, labour mobility and rapid technologi... Read More


Australian media report questions $4.2 million cost of Fiji Climate talks

Fiji, July 21 -- Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is facing scrutiny over plans to spend more than AUD$4.2 million (US$2.94 million) on accommodation and meeting facilities for foreign ... Read More