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For nearly two decades, the sea has been both a workplace and a calling for French Navy Petty Officer Romain Fouquet.
Originally from Tours in...
Pacific Islands unite: Powerhouse props combine for Blues bid
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Pacific Islands name teams for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Fiji, Niue and Vanuatu have named their teams for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which kick off on 23 July.
A number of island nation's have...
COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate Climate Change impacts on global stage
The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter from the COP31 President-Designate...
Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum
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Tuvalu Youth leader selected to help lead 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum
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Niue Minister’s Security warning highlights everyday challenges facing Pacific communities
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UN climate chief pushes $1.3 trillion finance plan, Calls for Political backing ahead of COP33
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has called for stronger political support to deliver a global climate finance roadmap aimed at mobilising US$1.3...
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao says U.S-China engagement should not come at expense of regional security
As Washington seeks to manage tensions with Beijing, Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao says U.S engagement with China should not be mistaken for a...
BBNJ Agreement is not about competition, but collective nurturing
Op-ed by the Pacific Ocean Commissioner, Dr Filimon Manoni
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and...
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