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Palau seeks to host Pre-COP Climate meeting to amplify Pacific Voice
Palau is seeking to host a key preparatory meeting ahead of the next United Nations climate conference, with President Surangel Whipps Jr rallying support...
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Palau seeks to host Pre-COP Climate meeting to amplify Pacific Voice
Palau is seeking to host a key preparatory meeting ahead of the next United Nations climate conference, with President Surangel Whipps Jr rallying support...
CEDAW committee warns UN cash crisis threatens women’s rights
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has warned that a deepening United Nations financial and liquidity crisis is undermining global...
Fiji, Samoa removed as EU updates tax blacklist
EU Finance Ministers have updated the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, removing Fiji and Samoa from the blacklist while adding Viet Nam...
Japan vows to advance PALM10 outcomes in talks with Niue MP
Japan will follow up on the outcomes of the 10th Pacific Leaders Meeting and continue working closely with Pacific Island countries, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for...
Samoa Observer remains banned
Samoa Prime Minister's stance on the decision to ban journalists from the Samoa Observer newspaper remains firm.
Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polāta'ivao Fosi Schmidt does...
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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...
Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...
Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...
Climate change remains the Pacific’s biggest threat – Forum Foreign Ministers declare
Pacific Foreign Affairs Ministers have concluded their virtual meeting this week reiterating the call that climate change remains the greatest threat facing the region...
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International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences
Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...
Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister
Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...
Former PNG PM O’Neill worried about laws to curb media, freedom of speech
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to introduce laws to curb free speech and freedom of the press, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says.
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Historic Launch of Right to Information (RTI) Initiative in the Solomon Islands
In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative.
The project is a collaborative effort between...
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Fijian Drua lock in trio
Fijian Drua have strengthened their squad ahead of the coming seasons, confirming the re-signing of three key players in a show of confidence in...
Moana Pasifika, Fijian Drua ‘don’t get enough’, need more recources – Umaga
The former All Blacks captain applauded the two clubs' inclusion in the competition and said it has raised the standards across the three island...
Moana Pasifika defeat Fijian Drua in Lautoka
A DOMINANT first half performance by Moana Pasifika enabled them to defeat the Fijian Drua 40-26 at Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Fai’ilagi...
‘Keep the eyeballs on the game’: All Blacks legend backs Super Rugby shake-up
As Moana Pasifika get set to meet the Fijian Drua in the opening weekend of Super Rugby 2026, former All Black Mils Muliaina believes...
‘No intention’: Luai makes call on Tigers future
Jarome Luai has delivered his strongest commitment to Wests Tigers to date, claiming he has "no intention" of leaving and declaring: “I'm comfortable in...
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WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific
The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is getting healthier compared to other regions and was the least affected by Covid-19...
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Mana Moana – Pacific Voices
Created as part of the Islands Speak series of gifted Pacific poets joined by indigenous artists to create a visual, moving, digitally enhanced offering...
Traditional Samoan medicinal plant may be as good as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, study...
A Samoan medicinal plant may be as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, according to a new study that combines traditional community knowledge with...
COP26: Commit to Action, Not Words
By Sivendra Michael
As leaders prepare for the 26th Climate Change Conference in Glasgow next week, tensions mount up on the inadequate representation of Pacific...
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