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New Zealand Funds Four-Week English and Tourism Training for Rapa Nui to Reconnect with Polynesia
Rapa Nui is seeking to reweave its Pacific connections as direct air links thin. A New Zealand–backed training program could boost English and tourism skills, fueling renewed… read more
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Fiji outlines lawful, transparent path to constitutional reform with broad public participation
Fiji moves its constitutional review into a new phase, with officials pledging a lawful, transparent process and broad public participation. As formal oversight begins, the nation watches… read more
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UN Women warns of widening global justice gap for women as conflicts surge and civic space shrinks
When justice isn’t equal, communities bear the cost. A new analysis reveals a widening gap in women’s access to rights and essential services, driven by conflict, shifting… read more
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Marshall Islands to Host Pacific Islands Forum FEMM 2026 to Shape Blue Pacific Economic Priorities
Pacific finance chiefs head to Majuro for FEMM 2026 to map out next steps on climate finance, disaster resilience, and regional economic integration. Set within the Blue… read more
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Heritage Foundation proposes formal Pacific Charter to deepen U.S. ties with Pacific nations and counter China
Could a formal Pacific Charter and a White House–backed regional adviser reshape U.S. engagement in the Pacific? The proposal is stirring debate over sovereignty, development choices, and… read more
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New Zealand cuts Pacific visitor visa fee for 12 months to boost regional ties
New Zealand is cutting visitor visa fees for Pacific travelers for 12 months, part of broader moves to ease travel and deepen regional ties. Details on eligibility… read more
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March 14, 2026: Fiji braces for heavy afternoon/evening thunderstorms and widespread showers, especially over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu; Rotuma to see heavy falls
Moist easterly winds bring cloudy spells and showers across Fiji, with heavy afternoon thunderstorms likely on the main islands. Rotuma faces rough seas and more unsettled conditions.… read more
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Pacific Ministers Push for Tailored UN Reform to Advance Gender Equality and GBV Response at CSW70
Pacific Islands Forum ministers pressed for UN reform that centers the Pacific, spotlighting gender equality, GBV, climate vulnerability, and peace and security. They urged preserving the UN’s… read more
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Palau Calls for Affordable, Interoperable Ocean Tech and Local Capacity Building to Strengthen SIDS Governance
Pacific island leaders say safeguarding vast ocean spaces hinges on affordable, interoperable tech paired with sustained local capacity building. As talks move toward real-world deployment, the focus… read more