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PNG-Australia defence treaty creates jobs, risks amid rising China influence

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Six months after Papua New Guinea and Australia signed a bilateral defence treaty, public opinion in PNG remains divided, with some telling Radio Free...

Coalition’s Court challenge a ‘futile exercise’, says Solomons Attorney General Muria Jr

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The case the new Coalition is pursuing against the Government is a “futile exercise,” Solomon Islands Attorney General John Muria Jnr says. He said this...

A more responsive Vanuatu Police Force organisational structure

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For the first time since 1997, the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) will operate under an officially approved framework after the Minister of Internal Affairs...

Fiji welcomes ceasefire but urges caution as Middle East tensions remain

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Fiji's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has welcomed a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States but warns the situation in...

Cook Islands declares equal standing in New Zealand security pact: PM Brown

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The Cook Islands has taken an important step on the world stage, with Prime Minister Mark Brown framing a new defence agreement as both...
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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

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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

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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

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Pacific Foreign Affairs Ministers have concluded their virtual meeting this week reiterating the call that climate change remains the greatest threat facing the region...

Media Freedom

International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

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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

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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

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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. In...

Historic Launch of Right to Information (RTI) Initiative in the Solomon Islands

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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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Tupou set for Moana Pasifika debut and Paea returns home for Chiefs clash

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Veteran lock Jimmy Tupou will make his Moana Pasifika debut, when the team hosts the Chiefs at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Tupou will...

Fijian Drua debut for Basiyalo

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Former Fiji 7s rep, Sikeli Basiyalo, will make his Super Rugby Pacific debut for the Fijian Drua. Head coach Glen Jackson has named the youngster...

Meyer was top pick for Flying Fijians job in 2023

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Former Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer was the preferred candidate to take over the Fiji Water Flying Fijians coaching role after the 2023 Rugby World...

Lakapi Samoa appoints Fuimaono Bella Milo as new Manusina head coach

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Lakapi Samoa has announced the appointment of Fuimaono Bella Milo as Head Coach of the Manusina national team. A New Zealand–born Samoan with heritage from...

Senirusi Seruvakula steps in as Acting Coach as Fiji Rugby parts ways with Byrne

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Fiji Rugby Union has appointed Senirusi Seruvakula as Acting Head Coach of the Flying Fijians following the immediate departure of Mick Byrne. Seruvakula, a seasoned...

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WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific

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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...

Ten additional countries in the Western Pacific region pledge to invest...

WHO welcomes health ministers to Manila to consider a new vision...

World Bank President urges Fiji to fix health system gaps: Prioritise...

Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats:...

Voices

Mana Moana – Pacific Voices

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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...

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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

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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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Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of...

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Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...

USP welcomes Professor Ahluwalia, Fiji PM acknowledges the power of one...

15 Pacific Island countries join hands to improve inclusive education

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