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World getting a ‘failing grade’ on Global Goals report card
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PNG Supreme Court will hear special reference filed by Opposition to recall Parliament
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No word on FijiFirst party deregistration
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The party had until...
Japan to provide weather data to Pacific islands
Japan's government is set to provide weather data to South Pacific islands to help them deal with disasters.
The announcement of the scheme will be...
Samoa minimum wage increases to $4 per hour
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Anti-corruption advocacy strengthened at global conference in Vilnius
Journalists and civil society actors from Southeast Asia and the Pacific made strong advocacy contributions at the International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), a global biennial...
FRU Constitution Passed, Fiji Rugby Union Limited under new structure
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) had its Constitution passed Saturday after a unanimous vote by Union members at the FRU Special General Meeting which...
Fiji Rugby announces strong 7s team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Fiji Rugby has announced a strong squad for Team Fiji’s campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The squad, under the guidance of Head Coach...
PNGOC elects first female President
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) has made history by electing Mrs Emma Waiwai as its first female President during the 2024 Annual...
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