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Fiji launches Climate Catalytic Fund to speed grants for community-led climate mobility
Fiji unveils the Climate Catalytic Fund, a rapid-response grant mechanism to support community-led resilience against climate displacement, with a pilot in Vanuatu. Small, fast grants paired with… read more
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Pacific Corruption Described as a Tapeworm Draining Peace and Prosperity, Warns Academic
Corruption is described as a “tapeworm” gnawing at the Pacific’s progress, a regional scholar warns. With pledges for information access and whistleblower protection stalled, the true cost… read more
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Fiji Braces for Higher Fuel and Consumer Costs as Oil Tops $100 a Barrel
Oil surges past US$100 a barrel, signaling higher costs for Fiji’s businesses and households. As contingency plans are discussed, the ripple effects on fuel, transport and essentials… read more
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Ambae on high alert as Manaro Voui eruption threatens evacuation in Vanuatu
Ambae Island is gripped by near-constant tremors as the Manaro Voui volcano threatens to intensify. With ash, toxic gas and corrosive rain disrupting crops and water supplies,… read more
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NZ MFAT to Deploy Three Senior Advisers in Niue to Strengthen Revenue, Auditing and Power Network
Niue is set to boost its public services with three senior technical adviser roles, spanning revenue reform, internal audits, and power network support. Based in Alofi, the… read more
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PNG PM Orders Urgent Review After Chief Justice Referred to Ombudsman and Public Prosecutor
An extraordinary move in Papua New Guinea’s public life as Prime Minister James Marape orders an urgent review after the Chief Justice is referred to oversight authorities.… read more
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World Bank Unveils Pacific Small States Strategy to Safeguard Jobs Through Regional Banking, Payments and Private Sector Finance
After the shocks that hit Pacific economies, a bold regional plan aims to lock in jobs and keep essential services flowing. Six focus areas—health, connectivity, energy, resilient… read more
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Tokelau’s Ulu Tavite begins second term, pursues economic diversification and diaspora engagement
Tokelau marks a centennial moment as Alapati Pita Tavite begins a second term as Uluhip, signaling a push for economic resilience beyond current budget support. He hints… read more
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Fiji’s Uto Ni Yalo Plans Voyage of Hope 2026 as Floating Classroom for Pacific Voyaging and Ocean Stewardship
A Pacific voyage with a higher purpose is taking shape aboard Mama Uto. In Suva, planners are shaping a 2026 ‘Voyage of Hope’ that doubles as a… read more