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...
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Highlanders will not underestimate Fijian Drua: Coach Tony Brown
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The Highlanders team arrived last night...
Ilaisa Droasese signs with Fijian Drua
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Droasese made...
PNG election delayed by two weeks
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Australia to support development of new naval base in Fiji
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Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama said the new...
Fiji deputy Supervisor of Elections appointed
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While announcing the appointment, Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem...
ADB provides $10 million grant to help Samoa manage COVID-19
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Tuvalu races against time and tide in “Future Now” project
By Dionisia Tabureguci
Real threat from rising sea level has forced Tuvalu to future proof its existence as a nation despite considerable challenges.
In what...
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