Fiji’s election on 14 December
Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama visited the President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere today to advise that the general election date will be 14 December 2022.
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Vanuatu elevates draft resolution to UNGA requesting an advisory opinion from ICJ on climate change
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Pacific fisheries surveillance returns to full strength
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Greenpeace urges governments to stop deep sea mining at upcoming negotiations
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PNG hold on against New Caledonia
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UN Continental Shelf Body reviews Fiji Joint Submissions at 66th Session
The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf has concluded its 66th session at United Nations Headquarters, with Pacific submissions among those reviewed.
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