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ADB ready to mobilise support for Pacific countries impacted by the Middle East crisis

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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan The impact of the conflict in the Middle East is expected to dominate discussions this week at...

Niue voters stick with experience as Tagelagi eyes top job again

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The preliminary results from Saturday’s general election in Niue show that most of the “old guard” have held their ground. Outgoing Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi...

Solomon Islands PM looks forward to face no confidence vote, following court ruling

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Prime Minister of Solomon Islands, Jeremiah Manele MP has officially committed to convening Parliament and facing a looming vote of no confidence following a...

Protecting truth in a digital storm: PNG media summit puts AI under the spotlight

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Journalists, editors, and media leaders gathered in Port Moresby for the PNG Media Summit, placing the region’s biggest media challenges under the spotlight. Artificial intelligence,...

FMA says Fiji’s press freedom gains still fragile

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“Three years after the lifting of draconian media laws under which Fiji’s media industry operated, and even with significant improvements in the country’s media...
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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...

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PINA Board, Fiji Information Ministry discuss media collaboration, Pacific Media summit preparations

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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

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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

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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...

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Fijian Drua rule on home turf

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Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua has praised his side’s effort and the unwavering support from fans following their 24-14 win over the Highlanders in...

Tongan rugby is at a crossroads as pathway ‘massive gap’ laid bare

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Tonga produces some of the toughest and most gifted rugby players in the world but right now, there is no clear path to take...

Jarome Luai reveals reason he became PNG Chief No.1

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Jarome Luai has declared he wants to "grow a nation" after becoming the first player to say yes to the tax-free salaries on offer...

Pacific Mini Games Golden boy John Tafi sets new Oceania record

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Named the best overall athlete in the Pacific Mini Games 2025, John Tafi of Samoa not only broke his own records from the Mini...

With Moana Pasifika’s demise who will rise to shape Pacific rugby’s future?

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Pacific peoples are central to the imagery, emotion, and labour of rugby, but remain peripheral to the real centres of power and authority  By...

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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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