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Solomon Islands Opposition leader Wale calls for unity as new govt talks begin, vows...

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Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale says discussions among political leaders to identify the country’s next Prime Minister are a normal and necessary part...

Outgoing Solomon Islands PM Manele rejects claims he is weak and indecisive

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Outgoing Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has defended his leadership style, rejecting accusations that he is weak and indecisive and insisting that consultation...

Former Vanuatu PM Salwai, Kilman question France’s commitment on Matthew and Hunter

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The Ambassador of France to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, has described a recent article on the position of the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation...

Seabed mining leases in U.S territories likely to outpace environmental review

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Federal plans to open waters near Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa to seabed mining could allow long-term leases to be issued...

New Caledonia provincial elections date set for June as voter roll changes draws criticism

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New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections will be held on Sunday 28 June, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced. Lecornu's announcement was widely relayed by...
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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

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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Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse

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There’s a new war in the Pacific brewing, with the Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika collapsing and rugby league on a new signing spree...

‘Do we really matter?’ Pakilau warns of rugby ‘death spiral’ as Moana Pasifika exit...

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The confirmation that Moana Pasifika will exit Super Rugby Pacific after the 2026 season has sparked a fierce debate over how the sport values...

Seruvakula names Flying Fijians 50-member extended squad for Nations Championship

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Flying Fijians Acting head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a formidable 50-member extended squad ahead of the upcoming Nations Championship in July, with the...

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...

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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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Climate Change

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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