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Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart
Efforts to revive a historic climate deal for the global shipping industry are foundering on U.S and Saudi opposition, with negotiators gearing up for...
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Historic climate shipping deal faces ‘real fight’ as talks restart
Efforts to revive a historic climate deal for the global shipping industry are foundering on U.S and Saudi opposition, with negotiators gearing up for...
Fiji’s third Voluntary National Review to strengthen accountability accelerate SDG: PM Rabuka
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed government’s commitment to sustainable development with the formal endorsement of Fiji’s third Voluntary National Review (VNR), to...
UXO disposal operation to be undertaken in Central Bougainville with New Zealand support
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) will lead the safe disposal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) identified in Central Bougainville, with technical support from the Government...
Tuvalu energy stable but risks remain as Minister Kofe outlines backup plan after emergency
Tuvalu’s power system is holding steady but backup measures are being rushed in, with a rental generator due next month and new equipment on...
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
The vast Pacific Ocean and the islands dotted within it produce more than half of the world's tuna.
Among the islands are 33 scattered across...
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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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Fate of Moana Pasifika raises questions about its relevance to the development of Rugby...
The debate over the future of Moana Pasifika is heating up, because while many players past and present are calling for the Super Rugby...
Flying Fijians coach role to be advertised
The Flying Fijians head coach position will be advertised around May or June as preparations for the Nations Cup take priority.
“We didn’t want to...
Chiefs punish Fijian Drua to remain second on Super Rugby ladder
The Chiefs have secured a vital bonus point win as they took down the Fijian Drua 42-22 to conclude Super Round.
The Drua’s costly mistakes...
World Rugby chair responds to Moana Pasifika struggles
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson has fiercely defended the organisation's investment in the Pacific, but says it's not their job to rescue the embattled...
Sāmoa explores Super Rugby Pacific team as focus shifts to more homegrown talent
Sāmoa is considering a long-term push to establish its own Super Rugby franchise as it reshapes its future in the sport around homegrown talent...
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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...
Education
Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of...
Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...


























































