Fiji Opposition political parties welcome announcement of election date

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Fiji's Opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) says it is delighted that the date for the General Election has been announced. SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka...

Kiribati controversy as Attorney General becomes acting chief justice

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The separation of powers crisis in Kiribati escalated on Friday, with the Pacific country’s attorney general, Tetiro Semilota, appointed acting chief justice. Semilota was sworn...

Goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C ‘more fragile’ than ever, says COP27 chair

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The goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C is “more fragile” than ever, as world leaders prepare to meet for crucial climate talks, the...

Pacific aid surges as China, U.S vie for influence

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Regional powers poured record amounts of cash into the Pacific Islands during the coronavirus pandemic to help them weather the economic fallout as competition...

Reclaiming a lost decade

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By Sanaka Samarasinha, UN Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu As we surface from an unexpected global pandemic which left...

Overcoming suspicion: reconciliation for Australia and Bougainville

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The angry reaction to Richard Marles’ comments should be a warning to Canberra about the need to settle past grievances. By Anthony Regan During a visit...

Fiji’s election on 14 December

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Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama  visited the President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today to advise that the general election date will be 14 December 2022. He...

Vanuatu elevates draft resolution to UNGA requesting an advisory opinion from ICJ on climate...

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Vanuatu’s special climate envoy and Permanent representative to the United Nations, Odo Tevi says together with a core group of states he will take...

Climate change: No ‘credible pathway’ to 1.5C limit, UNEP warns

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National pledges to reduce harmful emissions offer little hope of avoiding climate disaster, UN climate experts said on Thursday, in an urgent appeal for...

NZ Government backs seabed mining ban in international waters until ‘strong environmental rules’ in...

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The New Zealand Government says it will support a movement to ban deep sea mining in international waters until the international community can develop...

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