Brazil and WFP partner to provide emergency response equipment to Fiji NDMO
Fiji, SUVA: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today handed over a comprehensive set of emergency response equipment valued at USD 75,000 contributed by the Brazilian Government, to boost...
View ArticleFLOSPORTS EXPANDS RUGBY PROGRAMMING WITH EXCLUSIVE U.S. BROADCAST OF THE...
New Expanded Programming Also Includes The 1874 Cup Featuring Team USA Eagles vs New Zealand All Blacks With Army Black Knights of West Point vs US Naval Academy Midshipmen On October 23, 2021 And The...
View ArticleUNESCOs ROAM principles advocated at the Asia-Pacific Communication Forum
The theme for this year’s event was “Communication, Unity & Dialogue”, which allowed UNESCO to stress the relevance of principles of Rights, Openness, Access and Multi-stakeholder involvement (ROAM...
View ArticleUW System, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, teachers for 2021
MADISON, Wis.—Four University of Wisconsin System students and three educators are being recognized today by the UW System and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant...
View ArticleAsia Pacific region: common climate action demands
CLGF Pacific took part in a session on climate justice last month, as part of the C14 meetings, leading up to COP26. CLGF’s Regional Manager, Ms Karibaiti Taoaba, took part to represent the Pacific...
View ArticleUNCDF, WFP Announce Partnership to Develop First-of-its-kind Climate Risk...
SUVA, Fiji: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) are partnering together with the Fiji Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation to pilot...
View ArticleOn Ocean Day at COP26, Blue Leaders Call for Major Ocean Protections
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – During ocean day at COP26, a broad coalition of government leaders and ocean advocates known as Blue Leaders today called for immediate action by heads of state to protect the...
View ArticleDr Ayoade Alakija appointed WHO Special Envoy for the ACT-Accelerator
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, has appointed Dr. Ayoade Alakija as WHO Special Envoy for the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator (ACT-Accelerator). Dr Alakija joins former Prime...
View ArticleMedia advisory: Global Corruption Barometer Pacificsurvey to be released on...
Transparency International, the leading civil society organisation fighting corruption worldwide, will release its first-ever Global Corruption Barometer – Pacific 07:00 NZT (GMT+13) on 16 November...
View ArticlePeople in the Pacific concerned about corruption in government and business,...
New data exposes for the first time the high levels of corruption directly experienced by people in the Pacific, pointing to a pressing need for reform.read more
View ArticleOutrigger Wins Big at HM Awards for Hotel Excellence in Asia Pacific
Outrigger in the South Pacific sailed away with five accolades: Outrigger sales team was represented by Lauren Jasprizza and Ben Johnson at the awards ceremony on December 3.read more
View ArticleHuman rights council elects federico villegas of argentina as its president...
GENEVA, (6 December 2021) - The Human Rights Council today elected Ambassador Federico Villegas, Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations Office at Geneva, to serve as its President...
View ArticleIMO-Norad project to demonstrate solutions for GHG and biosafety
TEST Biofouling Project will demonstrate technical solutions to stop invasive species and reduce GHG emissions from ships.read more
View ArticleNew Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand Designed in Harmony with Nature
Download high-resolution images and renderings of the all-new Edgewater Bar & Grill and transformed accommodations.read more
View ArticleThe New Outrigger Surin Beach Resort Unveils Chic, Surf-Inspired Design
Surin Beach in Phuket; plus the new lobby area and Nalu Bar & Grill at the Outrigger Surin Beach Resort [Click HERE to download high-resolution imagery of Outrigger Surin Beach Resort] read more
View ArticleWFP Donate Responsibly campaign in the pacific returns to promote better ways...
SUVA, FIJI – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced the return of the Donate Responsibly campaign to raise awareness about responsible ways of donating to help disaster-affected...
View Articlein solidarity with the Kingdom of Tonga following volcanic eruption
On January 15th, the underwater volcanic eruption in Tonga lasted at least eight minutes, spewing gas, ash and smoke into the air, and triggering tsunami waves that forced Tongans to evacuate their...
View ArticleWFP Geneva Palais Briefing Note: Situation in Tonga
This is a summary of what was said by WFP Spokesperson, Tomson Phiri – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland.read more
View ArticleUNICEF ready to support families and children in the aftermath of volcanic...
SUVA, Fiji, 17 January, 2022 - UNICEF Pacific is ready to work together with the Government of Tonga and its partners to ensure urgent life-saving support is provided to families and children in the...
View ArticleReadout of Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monacos Trip to Colorado
Deputy Attorney General (Deputy AG) Lisa O. Monaco traveled to Colorado this week to highlight the Justice Department’s mission to protect and defend the rule of law. Calais Document Category:...
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