PM calls on world leaders to take heed of the climate emergency
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum virtually participated at the High-Level Blue Pacific to Glasgow Forum today. The Forum was
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AG nominated by the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum to serve as the Pacific's High-Level Champion for Oceans at COP26
Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been nominated by the leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum to serve as the Pacific's High-Level Champion for Oceans at COP26 as w
Climate Change Bill lists 40 other laws under other ministerial portfolios that now allows the famous self-proclaimed guru of everything to wade into their turf – Qereqeretabua
National Federation Party MP Lenora Qereqeretabua has questioned what does the rest of the cabinet think about the Climate Change Bill after being disrespected again with
AG stresses there is absolutely no shame in getting money to build resilient infrastructure
“Yes, we want the money but we are not only doing this for the money.†Minister for Economy and Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stated this while givin
Govt is bringing this bill in time to get climate finance to fund their election campaign - Tabuya
SODELPA MP Lynda Tabuya says government needs to show real commitment rather than bringing the Climate Change Bill just to tick the box in time for COP26 to get climate f
The opposition has no right to come here and lecture the Govt about consultation now as they did not provide any input during the 18 months of consultations on the Climate Change Bill - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says the opposition members have no right to come here and lecture the government about consultation now as the Climate Change Bill und
AG highlights Fiji’s priority areas at the COP 26 which includes lobbying for improved access to affordable climate finance
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has today highlighted in parliament Fiji’s priority areas which includes seeking improved access to affordable climate finance
Climate Change Bill lacks clarity and cannot be supported in its present form – Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Climate Change Bill 2021 cannot be supported in its present form as the amendments that have been made ar
We need more consultation on the Climate Change Bill because it is too complicated - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says they are concerned that not everyone fully understands the Climate Change Bill which is why they need to have more dialogue and consult
New source of income will be created for communities through the Climate Change Bill 2021 – AG
The Climate Change Bill 2021 is being debated in parliament which deals with carbon trading and Attorney General and Minister for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says
PM acknowledges the Commonwealth’s commitment towards global recovery efforts and advancing Sustainable Development Goals
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has highlighted the need for the Commonwealth’s full backing of new and innovative financial tools to advance an inclusive and su
Climate change: July world's hottest month ever - US agency
July was the world's hottest month ever recorded. That's according to the US federal scientific and regulatory agency. The data shows that the combined land and oce
UN Climate Report says human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and sometimes irreversible ways
There is no doubt that human activities are responsible for climate change. That’s the finding of a new study by the UN’s intergovernmental panel on clim
Our region has evolved significantly from when our founding fathers first met in New Zealand in 1971 – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the last 18 months has taught us lessons about the pace and nature of change and the need to respond to multiple vulnerabilities at
Bainimarama welcomes President Biden’s pledge of half a billion doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed US President Joe Biden’s pledge of half a billion doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine through the COVAX Facility.
History created as President Biden becomes the first US President to address the Pacific Islands Forum hosted by Fiji
US President Joe Biden has told the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum that there is no more immediate threat to all of us than COVID-19. At the invitation of the Pacific I
EU unveils sweeping climate change plan
The European Union has announced a raft of climate change legislation aimed at pushing it towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. A dozen draft proposals,
China pledges to help Fiji fight against COVID-19 pandemic, develop economy and tackle climate change
China has pledged to continue its support in an effort to help Fiji fight against COVID-19 pandemic, develop economy, and tackle climate change. Chinese President Xi J
US will work in solidarity with Fiji and the rest of the world in mapping the way forward to revive the global economy – Kerry
The United States Special Presidential Envoy on Climate, Secretary John Kerry has assured Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama that the US will work in solidarity with Fiji
I am proud to see the region is rising to the challenge of climate change – PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he is proud to say that the region is rising to the challenge of climate change – from raising the ambition of our Nationall
Bainimarama honoured for being a champion in the fight against climate change
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been honoured by 14 Pacific Island countries part of the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution Hub for his role in cha