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President Whipps likely to win unless there’s a ‘miracle – Palau...
A Palau Election Commission (PEC) spokesperson says it's highly unlikely President Surangel Whipps Jr will lose the election.
Official results for the presidential election are...
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President Whipps likely to win unless there’s a ‘miracle – Palau Election Commission
A Palau Election Commission (PEC) spokesperson says it's highly unlikely President Surangel Whipps Jr will lose the election.
Official results for the presidential election are...
COP29 – A make or break moment for the Blue Pacific?
By Dr Satyendra Prasad, Senior Fellow – Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Climate Lead for Abt-Global
Pacific’s leaders, civil society, climate activists are...
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted early release under Corrections Act, says Fiji Corrections Service
The Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) has confirmed that former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been granted early release as of today, in accordance with...
COP29: Vanuatu-driven ICJ climate change case looms amid emissions rise
With a new, revised schedule announced this week, the stage is set for the International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings on the obligations of...
With One Voice, Pacific nations take 1.5 to stay alive message to COP29
As Pacific countries make their way to Baku, Azerbaijan, a new United Nations report cautioning that current national climate plans fall miles short of...
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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...
Ending the “war on nature” must be part of global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday in his...
Solomons PM due in Australia amid China tension
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host his Solomon Islands counterpart Manasseh Sogavare against a backdrop of accusations China has influenced the Pacific...
Climate change remains the Pacific’s biggest threat – Forum Foreign Ministers declare
Pacific Foreign Affairs Ministers have concluded their virtual meeting this week reiterating the call that climate change remains the greatest threat facing the region...
Media Freedom
International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences
Several international human rights organisations have expressed grave concern over recent discussions in Tonga's Parliament suggesting the extension of the death penalty to drug-related...
Media policy in vetting process: PNG Information Minister
Papua New Guinea’s National Media Development Policy is going through the Social, Law and Order Sector Heads vetting and clearance process before it is...
Former PNG PM O’Neill worried about laws to curb media, freedom of speech
The Papua New Guinea Government plans to introduce laws to curb free speech and freedom of the press, former prime minister Peter O’Neill says.
In...
Historic Launch of Right to Information (RTI) Initiative in the Solomon Islands
In a landmark event, Solomon Islands has seen the official launch of the Right to Information (RTI) initiative.
The project is a collaborative effort between...
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Anti-Doping headlines sports ministers meeting
Pacific nations need anti-doping programmes to be able to support their athletes and get on level terms with top nations.
This was discussed at the...
Fijian woman rugby player admits to supplying cocaine, stranded in Fiji
A women’s rugby player who admitted to supplying cocaine and ketamine in Sydney’s CBD is stranded in the Pacific Islands after her visa to...
Flying Fijians coach aims for strong performances against Tier 1 teams on Northern Hemisphere...
The Flying Fijians want to record good performances against the three Tier 1 nations they will be going up against during the Northern Hemisphere...
Solomon Islands Government and Oceania Rugby announce historic Oceania Rugby 7s tournament in Honiara
In a landmark moment for rugby in the Pacific region, the Solomon Islands Government in partnership with Oceania Rugby and the Solomon Islands Rugby...
Fiji Bulikula eyes World Cup spot
Fiji Bulikula coach Joe Rabele views tomorrow’s match against the Cook Islands Moana as a crucial step for the team as they aim for...
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WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific
The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is getting healthier compared to other regions and was the least affected by Covid-19...
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Mana Moana – Pacific Voices
Created as part of the Islands Speak series of gifted Pacific poets joined by indigenous artists to create a visual, moving, digitally enhanced offering...
Traditional Samoan medicinal plant may be as good as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, study...
A Samoan medicinal plant may be as effective as ibuprofen for treating inflammation, according to a new study that combines traditional community knowledge with...
COP26: Commit to Action, Not Words
By Sivendra Michael
As leaders prepare for the 26th Climate Change Conference in Glasgow next week, tensions mount up on the inadequate representation of Pacific...
Education
Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of...
Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...