Fiji’s three-speed economy
By Kishti Sen & Tom Kenny, International Economist & Senior International Economist, ANZ
Fiji’s swift rebound from the pandemic-induced downturn has been impressive.
The economy...
Law of the sea ruling is an ‘important milestone’ for climate and ocean action: WWF
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Micronesian Centre for Sustainable Transport calls for just and equitable revenue disbursement from IMO emission reduction measures
The Micronesian Centre for Sustainable Transport (MCST) has released a critical analysis of the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) 2023 Revised Strategy for the reduction...
PNG Government unshaken by vote-of-no-confidence motion: PM Marape
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Preserving Fiji’s Iguana heritage: A conservation effort
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Pacific science body welcomes global maritime ruling as a win for science and the Blue Pacific
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France’s Macron makes high-stakes visit to riot-struck New Caledonia
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$800m plan to give Australia major police oversight in Pacific
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Journalists challenge PNG government over ‘media control policy’
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Fij Government adopts Open Sky Policy
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