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Fijian Drua Set for Historic Ba Debut Against Brumbies at Govind Park
Govind Park’s refurbished stage sets up a landmark Ba debut for the Drua, welcoming a high-stakes afternoon clash with the Brumbies. A tale of squad depth, crowd… read more
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Solomon Islands central bank warns of higher fuel and electricity costs as global oil shock bites
Global oil markets stay under pressure amid ongoing regional tensions, hinting at rising fuel and power costs. The Solomon Islands’ central bank warns households and businesses to… read more
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Vanuatu approves targeted Ambae response as ash and acid rain spread; no mass evacuation yet
Ambae faces a new phase of volcanic activity as officials roll out a targeted response, dispatching a rapid-assessment team while ash and acid rain affect surrounding communities.… read more
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Tonga Sets Minimum Marriage Age at 18 Under New Civil Registrations and Digital ID Act
Tonga enshrines 18 as the universal marriage age, ending the parental-consent pathway that teens once relied on. Advocates celebrate a protective milestone tied to broader civil-registration reforms,… read more
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Papua New Guinea to Ban Future Polygamous Marriages by 2030 in Consultative Reform Plan
Papua New Guinea is weighing a policy that could end polygamy, framed as a step to strengthen families and protect women and children. A forthcoming policy paper… read more
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Vanuatu pertussis outbreak lingers with 67 hospitalisations as Efate and Tanna remain hotspots
Vanuatu’s pertussis outbreak is still active even as case numbers ease from the peak, with ongoing hospitalisations and many cases among young children. Health authorities are urging… read more
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Japan Broadens Kizuna Talanoa to Include Forum Troika, Deepening Pacific Cooperation Under PALM
Japan and Pacific partners advance a new phase of engagement as the Kizuna Talanoa dialogue expands to include Forum Troika members, aligning leadership priorities with upcoming PALM… read more
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Palikir breaks ground on FSM’s first sovereign humanitarian warehouse to speed disaster response
Palikir hosted the groundbreaking of FSM’s first sovereign humanitarian warehouse—a government-owned hub to speed the organization, storage and dispatch of lifesaving relief in the critical early hours… read more
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Fiji to Roll Out National Numeracy Strategy as Year 4 Math Shortfalls Highlight Urgent Reform
New education data reveal persistent gaps in early math and literacy, triggering an urgent reform push. While literacy shows some gains, numeracy remains a major hurdle as… read more