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Human activity and behaviour is contributing to an increasing number of disasters across the world, putting millions of lives in danger, together with a...
Australia has little credibility left in the Pacific
Opinion by Peter Dunn
The Solomon Islands' security pact with China is yet another worrying marker of Australia rapidly losing influence in the Pacific.
Unless...
U.S seeks to increase security cooperation with Papua New Guinea
The United States wants to expand security cooperation with the Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea, a U.S official said on Tuesday, amid...
PM Bainimarama reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to work with Australia
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama Tuesday received a courtesy call from Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, David Hurley.
Prime Minister Bainimarama said that Fiji...
U.S to launch strategic dialogue with Solomon Islands to counter Chinese outreach
The United States will launch a high-level strategic dialogue with Solomon Islands in September to address mutual security concerns and enhance cooperation in public...
Speculation that China will build military base in Solomon Islands is pure disinformation: FM
The speculation that China will build a military base in the Solomon Islands is pure disinformation fabricated by a handful of people who harbor...
UBS PNG loan: Cabinet Minister Kerenga Kua tells Australia to ‘walk the talk’
A Papua New Guinea cabinet minister has called on the Australian government to take the findings of a royal commission into the 2014 UBS...
Pacific must hear our voices, but we must listen to theirs
Opinion by Jemima Garrett
For many who watched as China expanded its influence in the Pacific, the Labor announcement of an $8 million (US$5.7 million)...
Fijian Drua boss hopes for late rush as ticket sales for Highlanders game in Fiji prove sluggish
The Fijian Drua have sold less than 5000 tickets for their historic first home game in Super Rugby against the Highlanders on Saturday, and...
The Drua Journey- casting into the Super Rugby
Rugby fans in Fiji and beyond will get the chance to hear about the journey of the Fijian Drua from a bright idea to...
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