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The Journalism Students’ Association (JSA) at the University of the South Pacific has issued a sharp warning over what it calls an escalating attack...
Non-profit calls for stronger action on illegal fishing and high seas transhipment
The Pew Charitable Trust believes the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) needs to do more on port side measures in order to reduce...
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Rugby icons announced to lead Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw
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Vanuatu warns COP30: “Our communities cannot wait years for approval”
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‘Every time we rebuild, we rebuild with debt’ – Fiji at COP30
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Tonga calls on world to act as climate change devastates Island nations
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Vanuatu prioritises stronger climate finance and a clear roadmap away from fossil fuels
Vanuatu has set out its top priorities for COP30, calling for stronger climate finance commitments and a clear, actionable roadmap for transitioning away from...
Eke and Sovaleni leave PM bids to Parliament as Tonga heads to polls
As Tongans head to the polls on Thursday, both Prime Minister Dr ʻAisake Eke and former leader Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni say they will leave...
First Tonga pre-election poll shows clear favourites, but many voters still undecided
Tonga’s first pre-election poll is offering the clearest picture yet of how voters on Tongatapu may lean ahead of Thursday’s general election.
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