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Palau President Whipps announces U.S Congress Passage of Compact review agreement

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Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr briefed Palau’s leadership this week on the successful passage of the Compact Review Agreement through the United States Congress. This development marks a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations and represents a notable achievement for his administration. “Two things, the Compact Agreement funding was double that of the first offer and it passed...

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama’s political career in limbo

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Fiji's Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will be ineligible to contest any General Election until 2032. He was found guilty Thursday of one count of attempting to pervert the course of justice. According to the 2013 Fijian Constitution, individuals are barred from contesting an election if they have been convicted of any offense in the eight years prior to being nominated,...

Manasseh Sogavare – Master of Mayhem in the Solomon Islands

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Analysis by Professor Jon Fraenkel In the Solomon Islands, an election in April will decide whether a Chinese allied prime minister keeps his job. Manasseh Sogavare has taken advantage of urban unrest in the past, but his security partners may be reluctant to assist in future. The Solomon Islands goes to the polls in April 2024. This will be the first...

Fiji 7s coach Kolinisau wants team to dictate tempo

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New Fiji 7s coach Osea Kolinisau wants the national side to dictate the tempo of the game. As the team prepares for the Asian leg of the World Sevens Series starting in Hong Kong 7s, Kolinisau said they want to play a high tempo game that we are known for and that can only be achieved through fitness. The 2016 Olympic...

Former Fiji PM Bainimarama and Qiliho found guilty after appeal

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Former Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended commissioner of police Sitiveni Qiliho were today found guilty and have been convicted accordingly by the High Court in Suva. Acting Chief Justice, Salesi Temo delivered his judgment after Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku filed an appeal against the acquittal of Bainimarama and Qiliho last month. Bainimarama has been convicted for...

Samoa CHOGM logo and website officially launched

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The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)2024 taskforce has officially unveiled the Samoa CHOGM logo and website for the three-day gathering scheduled for October this year. The event happened Wednesday at the Samoa Tourism Authority Fale Samoa in the presence of the Head of State Afioga Tuimaleali’ifano Vaaleto’a Eti Sualauvi II and Masiofo Fa’amausili Leinafo, Ministers of Cabinet and Parliament,...

First MSG Heads of Immigration meeting, a success

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The first Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Heads of Immigration Meeting (HOIM) was successfully convened in Apia, Samoa, Tuesday to discuss the MSG Business Travel Card (BTC) proposition and how it will be developed and implemented. Hosted within the margins of the Pacific Immigration Development Community (PIDC) meetings, the aim of the talks was to introduce an easy entry business visa...

Marshall Islands President calls for enhanced global dialogue; Hopes for Japan’s mediating role

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Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine Wednesday stressed the importance of dialogue between developed countries and the emerging and developing countries collectively known as the Global South. The president also expressed her hope that Japan will serve as a bridge between the two parties. Heine emphasised that communication between the Global South and developed nations must be further promoted and become more...

Cook Islands Progress extended Continental shelf claim at third round of meetings with subcommission

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Since transmitting its revised submission concerning the Manihiki Plateau to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) in 2021, several meetings have been held between the Cook Islands Government and the Sub-Commission established to assess the revised submission. Each meeting has steadily progressed the Cook Islands’ ongoing efforts to secure it’s extended continental shelf entitlements. Led by Director...

Investing in a better future for all- PNG shares its six finance steps for gender equality at CSW68

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Papua New Guinea's Minister for Community Development, Youth and Religion Jason Peter has shared some key lessons on financing for gender equality to the world's annual meeting on Women, the United Nations CSW. Sharing views from his government on efforts towards financing gender equality and empowerment for all women and girls, he said PNG leaders recognised the importance of access...

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Solomon Islands PM in Australia for bilateral talks, visit China to ‘reaffirm’ ties

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Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is in Australia on his first state visit since taking office. A meeting with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese...

New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader’s release from custody in mainland France

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Members of a pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia demanded on Monday the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous...

U.S offers direct assistance in war against drugs

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The American Government is prepared to provide direct assistance to Fiji in combating the escalating cases of drug trafficking in the country. U.S deputy Secretary...