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Vanuatu commended for spearheading UN resolution on climate justice
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United Nations adopts landmark resolution spearheaded by Vanuatu on climate justice
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UN General Assembly votes to seek world court’s opinion, in quest for ‘bolder’ climate action
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Global Victory for Climate Action: Pacific civil society celebrates historic UNGA resolution on climate
A revolutionary move today as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a landmark resolution by consensus, calling for the International Court of Justice...
Fiji to scrap media law for ‘growth and development’ of independent journalism
University of the South Pacific (USP) head of journalism programme associate professor Shailendra Singh said the announcement by the Fiji government that it will...
Group voices opposition to deep-sea mining in PNG
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Hawai’i prepares to host the 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture in 2024
Hawaii, a Polynesian State of the United States of America (USA) is the host of the 2024 Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC),...
Hong Kong set for unforgettable weekend as 2023 Series continues
The world-famous Hong Kong skyline provided the backdrop as captains of the 28 men’s and women’s teams gathered ahead of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong...
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UXO disposal operation to be undertaken in Central Bougainville with New Zealand support
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) will lead the safe disposal of unexploded ordnance (UXO) identified in Central Bougainville, with technical support from the Government...
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