Labor pledges more foreign aid to Pacific with plan ‘to restore Australia’s place as first partner of choice’
Labor will vow to increase foreign aid to Pacific island countries and ramp up patrols to fight illegal fishing, as it makes an election...
Japan sends senior official to Solomon Islands over China security pact
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Vanuatu PM call for Russia and Ukraine to return to negotiating table
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Fiji’s 2022 General Election campaigns start today
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The Fijian Elections Office Monday launched the campaign guidelines detailing the do’s...
NZ medical team in Tonga helping mental health fallout after tsunami
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Interim President Benny Wenda statement on West Papua: Indonesia must allow UN visit before Bali G20 meeting Interim President Benny Wenda statement on West Papua: Indonesia must allow UN...
I want to thank all the Pacific Elders for their recent statement supporting a visit to West Papua by the UN High Commissioner for...
Africa and Oceania lose out in Paris 2024 weightlifting qualifying system
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has put quality before quantity in its qualification system for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
It has also devised a...
New Fijian Drua i-voce revealed
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Highlanders will not underestimate Fijian Drua: Coach Tony Brown
Otago Highlanders coach Tony Brown says the team will not under estimate the Fijian Drua especially in their backyard.
The Highlanders team arrived last night...
Ilaisa Droasese signs with Fijian Drua
The Fijian Drua have confirmed the signing of Reds outside back Ilaisa Droasese with immediate effect after he was released from his contract.
Droasese made...
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Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...
Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...