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COVID-19: New Mu variant could be more vaccine-resistant

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A new coronavirus “variant of interest” named Mu – also known by its scientific name as B.1.621 – is being closely monitored by the...

Was it ‘free, fair’ –Fiji Elections issue raised over Nawaikula case

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Were the 2014 and 2018 Fiji elections free and fair? This was one of the questions posed by prominent local lawyer and former Supervisor of...

Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 years, but early warnings save lives – WMO report

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Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events, have caused a surge in natural disasters over the past 50 years disproportionately impacting poorer countries, the...

Fijian PM Bainimarama receives a courtesy call from Forum SG Henry Puna

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The Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama Wednesday received a courtesy call from the new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands...

Trade and transportation key agenda items for Micronesian leaders’ summit

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The leaders of Micronesia are holding their annual summit in Nauru, with the dominant subject to be trade and transportation. This comes amid plans by...

Fiji records 290 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths reported

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Fiji has recorded 290 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths Wednesday, increasing the total number of cases in the island nation to...

Fiji Immigration appoints first female director

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The Fijian Immigration department has announced the appointment of its new director, Amelia Kotobalavu Komaisavai with effect from 13 September 2021. Komaisavai’s appointment was confirmed...

Fijian Drua’s 37 strong squad set to hit the training track in November

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The Fijian Drua hope to be on the training track in early November, as the countdown begins to their debut season in the revamped...

NZ and Fiji’s Olympic success a “springboard” for Oceania Rugby’s ‘Women in Rugby… Respect’ month

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Oceania Rugby hopes to capitalise on the region’s success at the Tokyo Olympic Games as it promotes female participation at all levels of the...

Australian government supports Pacific Athletes to realise their Olympic dream

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The impact of COVID19 left many Pacific nations in a difficult position in the lead up to the Tokyo Olympic Games. The pandemic created...

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PISFCC Director warns ICJ climate ruling alone won’t protect vulnerable communities

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Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) Director has described the advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as a historic legal...

Pacific leaders seek cooperation, not division — NZ Foreign Minister Peters

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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has warned that the Pacific faces growing geopolitical pressures and transnational challenges. “The region is navigating sharper great power...

“Pacific Media is vital for democracy: NZ foreign Minister Peters marks 10 Years of...

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Winston Peters praised the role of Pacific media and reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to the region while celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pasifika TV...