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BBNJ Agreement comes into force, marking milestone for global ocean governance
The Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Filimon Manoni, has welcomed the entry into force of the landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement that came into...
Fiji signs multilateral convention on mutual administrative assistance in tax matters to tackle tax evasion and avoidance
At a signing ceremony held in Paris, Fiji’s Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel, signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative...
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Global Youth Biodiversity Network Pacific Chapter holds first planning session in Fiji
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Samoa, Tonga miss out on promotion up the Sevens ranks
Samoa and Tonga have missed out on promotion up the Sevens standings after the weekend's third-tier tournament in Dubai.
The top two men's and women's...
Free trade agreements with Pacific island nations proposed to protect regional posture
U.S Rep Ed Case has proposed a presidential initiative to negotiate free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries and extend duty-free treatment to certain...
Taiwan boosts support as Palau prepares to host Pacific Islands Forum
Taiwan is helping Palau prepare to host next year's Pacific Islands Forum, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on Saturday.
Lin, who was on a trip...
When the room says No but the Ocean says Now why Vanuatu chose a different path at UNEA-7
Op Ed by Lagi Toribau, Technical Advisor & Lead Negotiator for Vanuatu on Deep-Sea Ecosystems
When I arrived in Nairobi for UNEA-7, I carried with...
Tonga gazettes Ocean Management Act, Sets up integrated Ocean Governance
The Kingdom of Tonga has announced the Royal Assent of the Ocean Management Act 2025, now gazetted as Act 41 of 2025, establishing a...
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