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Former presidents of Mexico, Niger, Kiribati join commission to tackle overshoot risks

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Three former presidents, one former prime minister and six former ministers are among 16 leaders tasked with exploring options for reducing the risks of...

Pacific Islanders at risk of statelessness if laws not strengthened says new report

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A new study says climate change could put Pacific Islanders at risk of losing their nationality and citizenship if countries in the region do...

Video showing arrest of Fiji bus driver reignites debate about police use of excessive force

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Fiji police have suspended an officer pending an investigation after a video showing what appeared to be the use of excessive force against a...

PNG Commission sets poll timeline

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Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has announced that nominations will be accepted from Thursday onwards and counting will be carried out in...

‘The new normal’: Defence expert’s China warning

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A defence expert has issued a stark warning about the presence of Chinese ships in the Pacific region, suggesting more sightings could be “the...

Report highlights risk of climate-induced statelessness and nationality loss in the Pacific

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Kiribati-born Tiibea Baure moved to Australia in 2008 as a nursing student with a plan for her extended family's future. “So when one day they...

France warned against ‘recolonising’ New Caledonia

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The Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia, a pro-independence delegate has told the United Nations. Addressing a UN's decolonisation committee seminar...

Youth in Fiji and Solomon Islands

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By Catherine Putz The Pacific is young. In Fiji, more than 60 percent of the population is under 35; in the Solomon Islands it’s...

Palau gears up for 2025 Pacific Mini Games

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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr on 13 May signed a Presidential Directive establishing the 2025 Pacific Games Organising Committee. Palau won at the bid to...

Fijian Drua coach fires up players ahead of Crusaders clash

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Fijian Drua players are excited to go out on Friday and rub shoulders with some of Super Rugby’s best. The Crusaders is the best team...

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Veteran Martin leads from front in final PNG campaign

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Playing his farewell World Cup campaign for Papua New Guinea, Rhyse Martin has helped steer the Kumuls to a gritty 42-18 win over Lebanon. Martin...

Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

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