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With just one month left until the COP26 climate change conference, countries must do more to reduce emissions, finance climate action and support mitigation,...
President Panuelo submits Freedom of Information Act to FSM Congress
President of the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) David Panuelo, has transmitted a proposed bill, the FSM Freedom of Information Act, to the 22nd FSM...
Samoa Government must tackle bribery definition: MP
Samoa Member of Parliament for Faleata No.3 Ale Vena Ale has raised major concerns relating to bribery and corrupt practices during election petitions after...
WTO Fish talks ignore SDG14
The World Trade Organisation's (WTO) current negotiations on ending fisheries subsidies are undermining livelihoods and development for developing and least-developed countries.
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Pacific keen to host a global meeting for Nuke Weapons Free zones in 2022: Forum SG Puna
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna says the Pacific is keen to host a meeting of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in the Blue Pacific in...
CNMI joint resolution condemns Japan dumping of nuclear waste into Pacific Ocean
CNMI representative Sheila Babauta has introduced House Joint Resolution 22-11 to condemn the Japanese government's decision to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean.
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Keep raising your voices, UN chief tells young climate leaders
With the climate crisis already devastating lives and incomes, young people will be critical to driving global action forward, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told...
Fiji records 70 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded 70 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, increasing the total number of cases to 50,953 and 622 deaths since the outbreak in...
World Rugby confirms Pacific Four Series schedule, the new cross-regional women’s 15s tournament
World Rugby has announced details of a new cross-regional annual international competition titled, Pacific Four Series, that will bring together some of the world’s...
Landmark for weightlifting as Oceania athletes compete in virtual Championships
Weightlifters from Oceania have won titles and set records at their senior Championships, despite the fact that the competition was organised online.
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UNESCO launches consultation on fair payment for news in the digital age
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WHO and UNAIDS warn HIV gains at risk as funding cuts threaten AIDS response
By Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, and Eamonn Murphy, UNAIDS Regional Director for Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe and...