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Rich nations deflect GCF climate finance burden to private sector

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Wealthy nations are pushing for the United Nations Green Climate Fund (GCF) to seek donations from big businesses and the super-rich, as government donations prove increasingly unreliable and insufficient. The UK and U.S have together failed to hand over more than US$2bn of promised money to the fund, which has responded by putting three projects on hold. At the fund’s October...

New Vanuatu Government to be formed Friday: Kilman

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The continuous hunting tactics for Vanuatu Members of Parliament (MPs)-elect in a bid to shore up numbers as the first sitting of Parliament on Friday draws closer has reached a point where it is harrassment. The above remark was made by former Prime Minister Sato Kilman after their media press conference to confirm their numbers that they are ready to...

Solomon Islands Opposition questions Australia’s delivery of guns

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has donated dozens of semi-automatic rifles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in what diplomats have called a “landmark” step up in security cooperation. However, the announcement has been slammed by opposition leader Matthew Wale, who has warned against the “militarisation” of Solomon Islands and accused Australia of making the donation purely to...

Intimidated, jailed, abused: Threats against journalists harm us all, warns UN chief

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Governments and the international community must take action to protect the people who bring us the news, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, observed on Wednesday. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue...

Tongatapu by-elections today

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Campaigning ended Wednesday for today's by-elections to elect three new People's Representatives to the Tonga Legislative Assembly, in the Constituencies of Tongatapu 4, Tongatapu 6 and Tongatapu 7. There are 41 polling stations for the by-elections with a total of 13 candidates contesting the parliamentary seats vacated by Tatafu Toma Moeaki for Tongatapu 4, Poasi Mataele Tei for Tongatapu 6,...

Filep Karma: West Papuan independence campaigner found dead on beach

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The human rights campaigner Filep Karma – one of West Papua’s most famous former political prisoners – was found dead on a beach in Jayapura, sparking calls for a full and independent inquiry into his death. Twice jailed for raising the West Papuan Morning Star flag banned by Indonesia, 63-year-old Karma was one of the most prominent and influential campaigners...

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...

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