The cost of crime and corruption on Pacific fisheries
The need for a well-funded response to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing has never been greater.
By Jade Lindley
The Pacific Ocean is the most abundant...
Super W 2023: Reds, Fijiana Drua confirm sides for Final
The Queensland Reds and Fijiana Drua have confirmed their sides for Saturday's Super W Final in Townsville.
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OFC Women’s Champions League 2023 in PNG draw completed
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Marine sanctuary expansion alarms Pacific governors
The prospect of expanding a marine sanctuary has alarmed CNMI Governor Arnold I. Palacios, Guam Governor Lourdes Leon Guerrero and American Samoa Governor Lemanu...
Cop28 boss slams rich nations “dismal” $100bn finance failure
The president of the Cop28 climate talks has blamed rich nations’ “dismal” failure to provide US$100 billion a year in climate finance to developing...
China denies political strings in Fiji cooperation
The Chinese government does not attach any political strings to its cooperation with Fiji.
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Journalists around region mark progress but warn of potential new barriers
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Launched by the United Nations in 1998, it's a day...
NZ Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta puts Pacific in the spotlight, raises concerns over Taiwan Strait tension
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New Coronation poll finds lead for republic in Solomon Islands- PNG and Tuvalu would vote to stay with the crown
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