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Vunivalu Clan to host final farewell for Fiji statesman Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
As Fiji prepares to bid a final farewell to a revered statesman, the Vunivalu Clan steps into a central ceremonial role, coordinating traditional rites and hosting visiting… read more
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Naivisouira Clan Trains Youths in Sacred Burial Rites During Ratu Epeli Nailatikau’s Interment to Preserve Fiji’s Traditions
Hands-on training for the next generation: young men are learning sacred burial rites under elder guidance, a deliberate effort to preserve a centuries-old tradition for the generations… read more
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Kumi Verata Warriors Arrive on Bau to Guard the Na Turaga na Taukei Naisogolaca Household During Nailatikau Funeral
Warriors from Kumi Village arrive on Bau Island to guard the Naisogolaca household as Fiji marks the passing of a high chief and former head of state.… read more
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Palau Faces Scrutiny Over U.S. Military Expansion as Angaur Case Highlights Environmental and Sovereignty Safeguards Gaps
Palau’s rising strategic role is prompting fresh questions about how security projects are planned and approved on its shores. As the U.S. military buildup accelerates, concerns about… read more
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Palau Under Pressure for Stronger Environmental Oversight as U.S. Military Expansion Advances Angaur Radar
A new assessment flags Palau’s rapid security footprint, raising questions about environmental safeguards and local consent. Legal action and shifting diplomacy spotlight a larger debate over governance,… read more
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Palau’s US Military Buildup Sparks Environmental and Sovereignty Scrutiny as Radar Project Advances
Palau’s expanding role as a US security hub is drawing renewed scrutiny over environmental safeguards and local sovereignty. As major defense projects move ahead, questions about community… read more
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Angaur Controversy Sparks Palau Backlash as U.S. Military Buildup Expands and Radar Project Advances
Palau’s rapid militarisation is stirring public unease about sovereignty and the environment even as the nation broadens its international ties. A new regional security outlook flags hidden… read more
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Palau Faces Fresh Scrutiny as US Military Buildup Triggers Environmental and Sovereignty Fears
Palau’s growing security footprint in a shifting regional balance is drawing scrutiny: warnings that rapid U.S. military activity may outpace environmental safeguards and community consultation. A major… read more
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Fiji freezes overtime for civil servants, shifts to time off in lieu retroactive to April 8 amid fuel emergency
Amid a fuel emergency, the government suspends paid overtime for civil servants and shifts to time off in lieu, retroactive to early April. Stricter approval rules and… read more