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Journey to COP27: Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion and Pacific Delegation Office strengthens climate action call

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The push for a strong Pacific voice and an even stronger presence to drive ambitious climate action at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt from 06 - 18 November 2022, has been enhanced with the announcement of the Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion and the Pacific Delegation Office. The Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion will provide a platform or fono for talanoa and...

Bremner scores four as Jillaroos down Cook Islands 74- 0

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Sam Bremner scored four tries in her return to international rugby league, helping the Jillaroos to a 74-0 win against a gusty Cook Islands in their opening pool match. Evania Pelite also crossed for a hat-trick in her debut for Australia, while Tarryn Aiken was also a multiple try-scorer in her first match for the Jillaroos with a double. Bremner, who...

Rugby sevens returns to Hong Kong as 2023 Series kicks off

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The 16 captains gathered on Wednesday ahead of the highly anticipated Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens on 4-6 November, which sees the famous tournament return to Hong Kong Stadium for the first time since 2019. Hong Kong kicks off a blockbuster schedule for the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2023 with a full roster of teams and hosts as the...

PNG Pukpuks dominate second half for Oceania champs win

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The Oceania Rugby Championship has kicked off with the hosts Papua New Guinea defeating Vanuatu 39-13 at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium in Port Moresby. It was 19-13 to the Pukpuks at half-time before they pulled away to record a comprehensive victory. The tournament is back for the first time since 2019 due to Covid-19 and will also feature Solomon Islands. PNG...

Australia provides guns to Solomon Islands police

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The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) today took delivery of 60 riffles to add to its armoury as the force with the support of Australia has now upped its capability. The 60 Daniel’s Defense MKN were amongst the weapons delivered to the RSIPF under the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Policing Partnership Programme (RAPPP) at Rove headquarters. They also included...

If we protect it, the ocean can help solve the climate crisis

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From wave power to coast-protecting mangroves, ocean investments can have a big payoff By Frank Bainimarama Prime Minister of Fiji and a member of the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy. Five years ago, as President of COP23, I called for a global coalition to address the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced: climate change. In the years since, world...

American Samoa again warns against limiting fishing for U.S flagged vessels

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American Samoa Marine and Wildlife Department director, Taotasi Archie Soliai is speaking out about the importance high seas fishing rights for U.S flagged purse seiners that are based in American Samoa and voiced his concerns that reduction of high-seas fishing days will hurt the local economy. Taotasi offered the comments during last week’s two-day meeting in Honolulu of the Permanent...

Former Kiribati president questions appointment of acting CJ

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The appointment of Kiribati's Attorney General Tetiro Semilota as the acting Chief Justice has been called a questionable act by the country's first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai. A current opposition MP, Ieremia said the government has appointed from within its own ranks and picking Semilota as Chief Justice should not have happened. He said Semilota has been compromised by being a...

Appointment of Kiribati’s Attorney-General as acting Chief Justice ‘weakens democracy and transparency’, says anti-corruption group

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Fears over democratic decline have intensified in Kiribati after the appointment of the country's attorney-general to the position of acting chief justice. Tetiro Semilota has previously been held in contempt of court and was the Kiribati government's chief legal adviser when it controversially suspended five of the country's senior judges earlier this year. She is expected to be formally welcomed to...

PM Brown to lead Cook Islands delegation to COP27 summit

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Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading up a Cook Islands delegation to Egypt this week, where leaders from around the world will be gathering for the 27th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). Running from November 6-18 and overseen by Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry, COP27 is expected to be attended by more than 90 heads of...

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Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted absolute discharge, Qiliho fined

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Climate change, AI in focus at Commonwealth’s October meeting in Samoa

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