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Pacific media should be supported post-covid - researchers
The media sector in the Pacific should be supported with an enabling environment to report "without fear" in the face of ongoing challenges brought about since the covid-19 pandemic - new study.
Australia prepared to backup Solomon Islands military plans 'when asked'
The Australian government says it is "ready" to talk to Solomon Islands about its plans for a defence force.
NZ govt rejects Solomon PM's claims it 'delayed' budgetary support
The New Zealand government has rejected claims by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that it has withheld financial support promised to the country.
Fijian tourism 'experiencing positive trends'
Fiji continues to grow its appeal as Australians' holiday destination of choice, despite reports of Aussie travellers finding it difficult to travel abroad.
UN endorses plan to keep 1.5 degrees within reach after 'relentless lobbying by Pacific'
Pacific islands "relentless" efforts at UN's specialist body on shipping has led to adoption of a new emissions reductions strategy to align the maritime transportation sector to the Paris Agreement…
Pacific nations keep fossil-free shipping goal alive in London
Pacific nations' push for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to align the sea transportation sector to the Paris Agreement goal and keep 1.5 degrees alive is a step closer, but only just.
Pacific nations worried over 'disinformation' on carbon levy plan
Pacific island nations have sounded the alarm on a possible "disinformation" campaign peddled by a "couple of countries" about their proposal to introduce a carbon levy.
'No excuse' for global shipping not to clean up its act IMO told
In a last ditch effort, Pacific nations are rallying the United Nations governing body for maritime transportation to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions to protect climate vulnerable countries.
Pacific nations advocate to steer shipping industry on clear path to climate action
With the International Maritime Organisation about to meet, member states are already showing signs of a major divide on how to align shipping industry with the Paris Agreement goal.
Ex-Pacific leaders want UN action on cleaning up shipping industry
A group of former Pacific leaders want the UN agency mandated to regulate international shipping "to take meaningful strides" to end the industry's reliance on dirty fossil fuels.
UN unaware of past sexual harassment allegations against Pacific rep
The UN says it was unaware of any sexual harassment allegations against its Fiji multi-country office resident coordinator from his time in Belarus prior to being posted in Suva.
Fiji PM Rabuka downplays nepotism concerns
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has played down criticism he is leading an administration that practices nepotism and favouritism.
UN office in Fiji skirting around reports of local staff sackings
The United Nations multi-country office in Fiji is refusing to confirm or deny reports it has sacked up to 40 local employees and is replacing them with overseas interns.
Fiji FA president can serve extra terms according to OFC regulation changes
The Oceania Football Confederation laws will allow the current Fiji Football Association president to hold onto his position until 2031 following changes to OFCs "term limit provision".
UN staying silent on allegations against the head of its Pacific office
The United Nations says it is unable to comment on the allegations against senior UN Pacific official Sanaka Samarasinha as it is a "personnel matter, which is confidential".
Claims of 'issues, concerns and breaches' at University of the South Pacific
A leaked document authored by a senior University of the South Pacific academic has again put a spotlight into the affairs of the regional institution.
Council endorses 'landmark decisions' for Fiji's indigenous people
Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs have endorsed eight key outcomes for the "economic advancement" of the majority indigenous people in the country.
Native land lease policy reinstated by Fiji council of chiefs
Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs has endorsed the reinstatement of a lease distribution policy with the iTaukei Land Trust Board.
Fiji President urges Great Council of Chiefs to serve the people
Chiefs are to serve people and not to be served, Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere told the Great Council of Chiefs on Bau Island in Fiji on Wednesday. Audio
More details emerge in top UN Pacific official saga
Allegations of sexual harassment have emerged in the case of a senior UN manager at the Fiji multi-county office who has been put on "administrative leave".
'Bringing war much closer to home': Former Pacific leaders denounce AUKUS deal
A group of former leaders of Pacific island nations have condemned the AUKUS security pact saying it is "bringing war much closer to home" and goes against the Blue Pacific narrative. Audio
'One for the ages': Historical day for Fijian journalism as 'draconian' media law scrapped
The Fijian Parliament has voted to kill a draconian media law in Suva on Thursday, sending newsrooms across the country into celebrations. Audio
Fiji to scrap media law for 'growth and development' of independent journalism
The Fijian government has announced it will repeal the Media Industry Development Act 2010.
'Reviewing could mean eventually repealing it': Fiji govt backtracks on media law
The Fijian government is signalling that it will not completely tear down the country's controversial media law which has stunted press freedom and development for more than a decade.
'We are witnessing political warfare': Micronesia leader drops China bombshell
Outgoing Micronesian leader claims he is facing "direct threats" to his life for resisting China and is proposing his country cut ties with Beijing in favour of Taiwan.