Tourism propels growth in Fiji – ADB
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U.S Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Statement on reaffirming U.S – Pacific Partnership
We—the governments of Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea,...
U.S President Biden pledges US$40bn to Pacific islands as summit seeks to reassert influence
U.S President Joe Biden has offered US$40bn in economic aid to Pacific islands at a White House meeting with leaders from the region aimed...
Biden meets Pacific island leaders for Second summit to counter China
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Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he hears their warnings about climate change and will act
U.S President Joe Biden on Monday told leaders from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum that he has heard their warnings about the impact of...
President Whipps says Palau feels the effect of Ukraine invasion by Russia
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr of Palau has called for peace and stability worldwide, as the Ukraine invasion by Russia has had ripple effects...
‘The kids had all been tortured’: Indonesian military accused of targeting children in West Papua
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Georgia presents enormous challenge: Flying Fijians coach
Although winning with bonus points may sound easy, the Flying Fijians know it’s actually quite difficult.
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Eddie Jones has ‘full support’ of Wallaby players, says captain Skelton
Australia head coach Eddie Jones has the “full support” of his players despite a disastrous start to his second spell leading the team, captain...
At UN climate summit big polluters’ absence speaks volumes
By Matteo Civillini
As United Nations chief Antonio Guterres convened a climate summit for the first time in four years, he was keen to avoid...
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US$202 million Commonwealth Nature Initiative launched in Antigua and Barbuda to support protection of...
Commonwealth nations and regional partners come together in major initiative to mobilise resources to accelerate protection of nature
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Commonwealth SG urges global financial reforms to ease small states’ debt burden
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey has called for urgent reform of the international financial system, saying small states must have better access to affordable financing...
Solomon Islands pushes constitutional reforms to curb political instability
The Solomon Islands Government is advancing a package of constitutional reforms aimed at curbing political instability, strengthening parliamentary governance and protecting the independence of...