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Pacific Youths reject tokenism at climate talk
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Derelict vessels threaten Suva harbour as Fiji begins US$1m clean-up
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China dismisses Palau President’s missile test claims as Pacific leaders prepare to discuss issue
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Winston Peters urges Pacific leaders to put economic growth at centre of the Forum
Pacific leaders should use this month's Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) to put economic growth and self-reliance higher on the regional agenda, New Zealand Foreign...
HIV diagnoses rise 27 percent in Fiji
Fiji recorded a record 2,016 HIV diagnoses in 2025, with young people accounting for a significant proportion of cases.
Speaking at the inaugural Pacific HIV...
Naoero minister laments Northern Pacific Connector demise
Minister for Naeoro Air Corporation Asterio Appi says the end of the Australian Government-administered Northern Pacific Connector contract was a slap in the face...
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Pacific Pre-COP puts small Island states at centre of COP31: Bowen
By Pita Ligaiula
Australia says the Pacific Pre-COP31 has provided a strong starting point for COP31 in Türkiye, with small island developing states’ priorities pushed...
Pacific needs climate action, not more promises: Tabuya
By Pita Ligaiula
Fiji has called on countries heading to COP31 in Türkiye to turn climate commitments into action, warning that Pacific communities cannot...
Turkey says Pacific Pre-cop built momentum for COP31
By Pita Ligaiula
Türkiye says the Pacific Pre-COP31 has built important momentum for COP31, with the incoming presidency promising to carry the spirit of...