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IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...
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IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...
Australia’s neighbour criticises Albanese and will ‘definitely’ ask China for fuel help
A Pacific leader has criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the region stares down the climate crisis, while signalling his country will “definitely” seek...
Tonga Finance Minister resigns following bribery conviction
The Minister of Finance, Lata í Faingataá Tangimana, has resigned from Cabinet following a court ruling that found him guilty of indirect bribery during...
Tonga declares dengue outbreak as cases spread across the Kingdom
Tonga’s Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak, warning of community transmission across three island groups as cases continue to rise.
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Nauru appoints first Vice President Aingimea after Constitutional reform
Minister Lionel Aingimea has been appointed Vice President of Nauru after Parliament passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2026, creating the role.
Following the bill’s passage...
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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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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations
Discussions on strengthening regional media collaboration and preparations for the upcoming Pacific Media Summit took centre stage Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the...
Outcome of discussion: PINA collaboration with USP Journalism Programme
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) Board held a productive discussion with the Head of the Journalism Programme at the University of the South...
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...
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‘Devastating’: Fijian Drua coach backs Moana Pasifika to stay in Super Rugby Pacific
Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has described the news around Moana Pasifika as “devastating” saying the Pacific presence in Super Rugby Pacific is...
Moana Pasifika confirm Super rugby exit
Moana Pasifika have been deemed unviable and will disband at the end of the
Super Rugby Pacific season.
The franchise, which joined the remodelled league alongside...
Head Coach Glen Jackson to depart the Fijian Drua end of 2026 season
The Fijian Drua rugby franchise has confirmed that Head Coach Glen Jackson will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby...
ONOC welcomes IOC President Coventry to Oceania at XLVI Annual General Assembly in Auckland
The Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC), in partnership with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), will welcome delegates from across the Pacific to Auckland...
Western Force go down to Drua in thriller as NRL star Lomax debuts
Zac Lomax has been unable to inspire the Western Force to victory in his professional rugby union debut as they went down to the...
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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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