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It's the mantra guiding the Melbourne Rebels as they begin their Super W season against the Fijiana Drua. After a series of narrow losses in 2021, Alana Thomas and the Rebels are looking to convert their opportunities as they set out their legacy in Victoria. This begins on Saturday March 5 at Endeavour Hills Rugby Club, their first home game in...

A group of Pacific Elders has unconditionally condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Pacific Elders are deeply concerned that the invasion heightens the risk of nuclear war and have asked all Pacific Island countries to hold a special day of prayer for peace. “This invasion will only exacerbate military tensions in the region and are likely to cause economic disruptions...

Fiji was amongst the 141 countries s voted in favour of the resolution, which reaffirms Ukrainian sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Russia immediately end its military operations in Ukraine. Known informally as the world’s “town hall”, the Assembly is where all 193 UN Member States have a voice. Assembly President...

U.S Congresswoman Katie Porter (D-CA), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ed Markey (D-MA), Wednesday introduced a resolution recognising the legacy of U.S nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. The resolution reaffirms the relationships between the United States, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia, with whom the United States is currently...

The Pacific Islands Forum has warned climate change challenges are now direr and urgent than ever before, confirming the findings of the recently released Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Working Group II report. The Working Group II report is the second instalment of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report which will be completed this year. This report provides a detailed...

For the first time, the international community has agreed on a framework to curb the world’s growing plastic problem. A resolution adopted Wednesday by the United Nations lays out an ambitious plan for developing a legally binding treaty to “end plastic pollution.” “With plastic pollution getting worse every day, there is no time to waste,” said Rwandan Environment Minister Jeanne d’Arc...

From a tiny Pacific island nation to Europe’s economic powerhouse, country after country lashed out Tuesday at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urged support for a UN resolution demanding an immediate halt to Moscow’s offensive and withdrawal of all Russian troops. Russian President Vladimir Putin did have a few supporters Tuesday at the UN General Assembly’s emergency session, including Cuba...

Samoa has voted in support of Ukraine in the 11th Emergency session of the UN General Assembly Wednesday. Samoa’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Dr Pa’olelei Luteru also condemned “Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.” “Samoa is greatly concerned by the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. Such action is a clear violation of the territorial integrity and...

The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Executive Leaders Team held the first of its biannual meetings Wednesday. PICP Chair and Fiji’s Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho in opening the virtual meeting commended fellow PICP Chiefs of Police and affiliated organisations for the work and support rendered to Pacific member countries during the pandemic and natural disasters. “As PICP...

For many Pacific islanders the chance to work in Australia as a fruit picker or a meat worker is the opportunity of a lifetime. But for some, their dream hasn't matched with reality. “I have been facing a lot of problems from that company. Sometimes when I worked overtime, they did not pay me, when I was sick, they forced me...