Fiji Health Ministry Urges Relocation of Rubbish Dump: Health and Environment at Stake
BY INOKE RABONU
In a stark warning highlighting the grave health risks posed by the Vunato rubbish dump, the Health Ministry has issued an urgent...
U.S. Missile Defence Agency plans to launch first flight test for Guam missile defence...
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Regional leaders highlight air transportation challenge in 26th Micronesian Islands Forum
Leaders of island nations and territories in Micronesia gathered in Guam on Monday for the 26th Micronesians Islands Forum.
Governor Lou Leon Guerrero welcomed the...
Vanuatu referendum vote count begins under close watch
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UN Climate Change chief uges action on Climate finance and NDCs at UN Climate...
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Forum Chair welcomes Baron Waqa as new Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General
Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown Monday welcomed the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Baron Waqa.
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Fiji Coalition Government remains strong despite differences: DPM Prasad
Fiji's deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says the Coalition Government is strong, and they remain focused on serving the people of Fiji.
In an...
PNG Opposition supports Parliament processes
Governor for West New Britain and spokesman for the defected PANGU MPs, Sasindran Muthuvel says the Crown camp of likeminded leaders are ready for...
France deploys 16 additional Centaure armoured vehicles in New Caledonia following deadly riots
France will send a total of 16 Centaure armoured vehicles from the gendarmerie to New Caledonia.
Six of these vehicles will arrive next week, with...
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By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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