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Australia has pledged further support for the Pacific’s transition to renewable energy, while facing concerns from some Pacific countries over its role as a...

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Australia backs Pacific clean energy transition amid fossil fuel concerns

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Australia has pledged further support for the Pacific’s transition to renewable energy, while facing concerns from some Pacific countries over its role as a...

Pre-COP climate summit’s low world leader turnout in Fiji and Tuvalu defended by Chris...

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen says an estimated $20 million(US$13.93 million) taxpayer price for the pre-COP climate summit in Fiji is the cost of diplomacy...

Fiji Opposition leader Seruiratu questions 09 December referendum date

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Fiji Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has questioned the Government’s decision to set 09 December 2026 as the date for a constitutional referendum, saying Parliament...

Japan labour shortage opens opportunities for skilled Pacific workers

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Reporting by PACNEWS Editor, Makereta Komai in Tokyo Japan’s ageing population and shortage of workers could open up more opportunities for skilled workers from the...

Pacific risks are human risks, warning must be heeded: Fiji PM Rabuka

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Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called on world leaders to heed the Pacific's warning on climate change, saying the impacts being experienced by...
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Aimeliik Legislature calls for investigation of AIMSPLA Chairman Sriderio Rengulbai for alleged misconduct in...

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By Leilani Reklai The 12th Aimeliik State Legislature passed a resolution requesting Aimeliik Governor Browny Simer to investigate allegations of misconduct in office made...
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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...

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‘We cannot over-manage and over-regulate the media’ — Fiji Deputy PM Kamikamica

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By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Governments must work with the media to tackle misinformation and disinformation while ensuring news organisations have the resources to...

‘This is not a walk in the park’ : Wesley on healing Fiji’s media...

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By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji will need time to rebuild public confidence in the media after what Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley describes...

“Freedom that is not exercised is not freedom”: Fiji Times editor warns press freedom...

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By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu Fiji Times Editor Fred Wesley has warned that restoring press freedom is not enough if newsrooms do not rebuild...

Pacific Leaders set AI rules, push stronger digital connectivity

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By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau Pacific Islands Forum leaders have endorsed the Pacific’s first collective position on artificial intelligence, calling for AI to remain...

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Saifiti boosts Fiji Bati forward depth for World Cup

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The run to the grand final by Newcastle has set prop Jacob Saifiti free to play the World Cup opener for Fiji in a...

Roosters beat Knights to claim sweet 16th in NRL

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The Sydney Roosters have fulfilled the club's mantra of playing for premierships, claiming their first in seven years with a 19-18 grand-final defeat of...

2027 Rugby World Cup on track to set records as Australia marks one year...

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Thursday, 1st October officially marks 365 days until rugby’s largest tournament kicks off on Australian shores, and all signs are pointing to the 2027...

Lakapi Samoa unhappy with Oceania Sevens cancellation

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Lakapi Samoa is disappointed that the Oceania 7s rugby tournament has been cancelled. Chief executive Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun told the Samoa Observer in Apia...

Stonewriters breaks silence over Fiji rugby pathway dispute

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Stonewriters says it will no longer remain silent over what it describes as obstacles to creating education and Rugby Sevens pathways for young athletes...

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WHO Pacific chief pushes global action on oral health crisis

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World Health Organisation (WHO) Western Pacific regional director Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala has called for stronger global investment and political commitment to tackle oral...

WHO struggling to meet health-related goals in Western Pacific

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...

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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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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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