The upgrades and equipment will assist with the safe and secure delivery of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which will be hosted in Samoa in October, 2024.

Dr Michael stressed the importance of collaboration with local and regional media outlets to amplify stories of environmental injustices faced by communities.

After 145 years of the date of arrival of their ancestors, the descendants expressed their heartfelt remorse and petitioned for blessings.

The World Press Freedom event held at USP’s Laucala Campus on Friday included a panel discussion by editors and CSO representatives on the theme – Fiji and the Pacific situation.

The construction of a 100-bed care hospital is part of the initiatives announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation Summit (FIPIC-III) held in Papua New Guinea in May last year.

Albanese government has refocused efforts on the Pacific more broadly, pledging A$2 billion in the last budget to boost Australia’s security efforts in the region.

Around 170 members from RSIPF, Australian Federal Police, Australian Defence Force and Fiji Police Force attended the exercise held at Hells Point, Honiara.

Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald, highlighted that this agreement marks a significant milestone for healthcare in Fiji.

The participants were taught contemporary investigative techniques, which will help increase capabilities when combatting organised crime syndicates laundering proceeds of crime through the Pacific.

The fourth smallest country in the world with a population of just over 11,000 people, Tuvalu is feared to be “wiped off its place on the map”.