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U.S Defence secretary Austin welcomes Marshall Islands President to Pentagon
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Pacific launches innovative call to action for a 1.5 degree world
Pacific peoples retain their history, culture and traditions, and pass them on from generation to generation through songs, poetry, and stories.
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217 applicants for Vanuatu snap election
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Kesolei joins leadership of Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network
Ongerung Kambes Kesolei, a seasoned journalist from Palau was elected Secretary of the Pacific Anti-Corruption Journalists Network (PACJN) during the meeting of the 6th...
ADB Plans $14 billion to ease food crisis promote long-term Food security in Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to provide at least US$14 billion over 2022–2025 in a comprehensive program of support to ease...
Biden’s summit with Pacific leaders is a direct response to China, but the U.S should tread carefully
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This week, the White House will host its first-ever summit with Pacific Islands leaders. The Pacific spans nearly...
Samoa name eight grand final stars in powerful World Cup squad
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Historic Oceania Rugby Women’s Combine helped showcase “hidden gems”
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