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Islands, rocks and tuna: Pacific nations draw new battle lines against rising seas

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Small island states in the Pacific are opening a new front in the fight against rising seas, to secure rights to an ocean area bigger than the moon that is home to billion-dollar fish stocks. States from Kiribati to Tuvalu are mapping their remote islands, scattered across the ocean, in a bid to claim permanent exclusive economic zones (EEZs), stretching...

First doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine administered to 10 Fijians frontline workers

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The first doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to 10 frontline workers at the Nadi International airport today. Receiving the first ‘jab’, Dr Mara Vukivukisevu from the Lautoka hospital reiterated that having the vaccine is very important during this fight against COVID-19. Dr Vukivukisevu is one of Fiji healthcare heroes who have treated COVID patients in the Lautoka...

Severe drought and water crisis in Banaba, community elder call for humanitarian intervention from Australia, New Zealand and the international community

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The people of Banaba Island in Kiribati are calling for humanitarian intervention from Australia, New Zealand and the international community to an on-going severe drought and water crisis on the island. Community leader, Roubena Ritata speaking to PACNEWS from Banaba said the situation is ‘desperate’ and the 300 residents on the island are ‘dying for clean water.’ Banaba, commonly known as...

Severe drought and water crisis in Banaba, community elder calls for humanitarian intervention from Australia, New Zealand and the international community

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The people of Banaba Island in Kiribati are calling for humanitarian intervention from Australia, New Zealand and the international community to an on-going severe drought and water crisis on the island. Community leader, Roubena Ritata speaking to PACNEWS from Banaba said the situation is ‘desperate’ and the 300 residents on the island are ‘dying for clean water.’ Banaba, commonly known as...

Boosting maritime capability in pacific, Cairns lands $36 million maritime job boost

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The Morrison Government has awarded TAFE Queensland a $36 million (US$27 million) contract to provide mariner training and support to the Navy crews of the Guardian-class Patrol Boats. The funding is being delivered as part of the Morrison Government’s $2 billion (US$1.5 billion) Pacific Maritime Security Programme to strengthen maritime capability in the Pacific. The Acting Minister for Defence, Senator Marise...

Private sector progress in women’s leadership in the Pacific

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By Sarah Boxall The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” – a celebration of global progress towards women’s equal representation in leadership positions. For the Pacific, discussion of women’s leadership has focused on women’s political representation, which at just 7% is among the lowest in the...

Fiji’s permanent secretary for Economy resigns

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The most senior civil servant in Fiji’s Ministry of Economy, Makereta Konrote, has resigned from the post. Konrote’s resignation comes at a critical time, as Fiji’s Minister of Economy remains in Singapore for medical treatment, and Fiji's economy continues to take a battering from COVID-19 related border closures and Tropical Cyclones Yasa and Ana. Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been conducting virtual...

SPC optimistic about rapid regional vaccination timelines

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The wait for island nations to vaccinate their people may only take a few months rather than years, the Pacific Community says. The UK-based Economist Intelligence Unit had forecast that some Pacific countries may not get to vaccinate majority of their populations until at least 2025. The group said this involved more than 60 percent of people in some countries such...

Samoa Parliament dissolves ahead of General Election

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The official dissolution of the Samoa XVI Legislative Assembly was held this morning bringing to an end a six-week sitting that began on 19 January. The ceremonial sitting was attended by the Head of State, Tuimaleali’ifano Va’aletoa Sualauvi II, diplomatic corps and invited guests. Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Leaupepe Toleafoa Fa’afisi and Incumbent Members of...

Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way? Has the ‘Pacific way’ lost its way?

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When Micronesian leaders broke away from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) a fortnight ago, after their candidate for secretary general was not elected to the Forum’s top job, it reflected the ongoing erosion of interpersonal relationships at the Pacific’s premier regional body. Strong human relationships and connections have characterised the Forum’s decision-making processes for decades. However, in recent years, the...

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