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UN warns of $4 trillion shortfall threatening global development goals

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Facing a staggering US$4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to...

Mitiaro, Atiu, Mangaia and Mauke to be declared smoke-free islands

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Cook Islands Health Ministry (Te Marae Ora) will launch a smoke-free campaign next month for these four outer islands, marking their declaration as smoke-free. According...

Nauru and Banaban leaders forge partnership for sustainable future on Ocean Island

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As a step toward fostering collaboration and sustainable development, Republic of Nauru Phosphate Corporation(RONPHOS) and the Rabi Council of leaders, representing the Banaban community,...

Sogavare among Solomon Islands Government MPs in walkout; Parliament receives notice of no-confidence motion...

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The Solomon Islands government could collapse following a walkout by ministers and MPs from the coalition. Former prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has resigned from his...

French Minister Valls wants all parties to ‘take their responsibilities’ ahead of third trip...

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French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called...
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End war on nature and ensure ocean health, UN chief says in message for...

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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

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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

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Pacific Foreign Affairs Ministers have concluded their virtual meeting this week reiterating the call that climate change remains the greatest threat facing the region...

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International concern over Tonga’s debate on death penalty for drug offences

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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

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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

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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

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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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Team Fiji needs $3.5M for Mini Games

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Team Fiji requires $3.5 million(US$1.75 million) to send its athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau. Team Fiji will compete in 12 of the...

Fijian Drua no longer in the hunt

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The Fijian Drua is out of the top six Super Rugby Pacific race even with four rounds remaining. Drua side is at the bottom of...

Savea brothers named for Moana Pasifika

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Savea brothers Ardie and Julian have both been named by Umaga in Moana Pasifika's match-day 23. While Ardie returns as captain, his older brother is...

Jackson wary of Moana Pasifika

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While the Fijian Drua are still fresh off their win against the Waratahs last weekend, head coach Glen Jackson is wary of their next...

Japan, Fiji and PNG bid for U19 World Cup spot in East Asia-Pacific Qualifier

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The next pathway event on the road to the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia begins on Thursday with...

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WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific

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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...

Ten additional countries in the Western Pacific region pledge to invest...

WHO welcomes health ministers to Manila to consider a new vision...

World Bank President urges Fiji to fix health system gaps: Prioritise...

Half the world now following doctors’ orders on cutting trans fats:...

Voices

Mana Moana – Pacific Voices

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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...

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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

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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...

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Climate Change

Crucial conversations on Climate, Health and Education on the margins of...

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Health is a powerful and compelling argument for climate action. We need to build coherence and foster collaboration across partners and donors alike to...

USP welcomes Professor Ahluwalia, Fiji PM acknowledges the power of one...

15 Pacific Island countries join hands to improve inclusive education

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