International
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U.S. Ambassador Damour Bids Farewell as Pacific Partnerships Grow Stronger
After three years in the Blue Pacific, Ambassador Marie C. Damour bids farewell with gratitude for the warmth, hospitality, and friendships she found across the region. She reflects on strengthened US-Pacific ties—from development and security to education and health—and a shared sense of purpose that binds communities. A hopeful note about continued collaboration hints at…
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BBNJ Enters Into Force: A New Era for Ocean Governance
A landmark treaty on biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions has come into force, heralding a new era in the protection and sustainable use of the world’s shared oceans. Led by Pacific nations, the agreement promises a binding framework—but the real test lies in turning commitments into action across borders, technologies, and generations.
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Fiji Peacekeepers Return Home From United Nations Missions, Begin Reintegration Program
Fifteen officers are back on home soil after serving on international peacekeeping missions, carrying hard-won lessons from the field. As they begin a Post-Deployment Reintegration Program, their overseas experiences are set to enrich local policing and community outreach. A new chapter unfolds for frontline officers who answered the call abroad.
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Fiji Joins Global Tax Transparency Framework, Signaling Stronger International Cooperation
Fiji has taken a bold step toward tax transparency by joining a landmark multilateral framework for mutual administrative assistance in tax matters. The move promises enhanced international cooperation and tougher safeguards against tax evasion, signaling a new era for Fiji’s economy and its standing abroad.
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Fiji Signs MAAC to Strengthen Global Tax Transparency
Fiji has taken a major step toward tax transparency by joining a global framework for mutual administrative assistance. The milestone signing in Paris signals a deeper commitment to information sharing and cooperation on tax matters, setting the stage for automatic data exchange and tougher action against tax evasion.
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Canada Funds Women POWER to Elevate Pacific Women’s Climate Leadership
A bold, five-year push is set to elevate women-led climate action across Fiji, Kiribati, and Vanuatu with a CAD 5 million investment. The Women POWER Project aims to broaden leadership, amplify women and girls’ voices, and strengthen community resilience through gender-transformative approaches. As the Pacific faces rising climate threats, women’s leadership could reshape adaptation and…
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Pacific Flags a New Era in Ocean Governance as BBNJ Pact Takes Effect
An historic biodiversity pact beyond national borders has just taken effect, signaling a new era in ocean governance. Pacific leaders celebrate the milestone and outline plans to turn the agreement into concrete regional action for the long-term health of the seas.
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Women POWER Project Launches to Boost Pacific Climate Leadership
A bold push to elevate women’s leadership in climate action is launching across the Pacific. Over the next five years, women in Fiji, Kiribati, and Vanuatu will lead climate solutions that strengthen food security, protect livelihoods, and boost community resilience—a powerful reminder that gender equality is central to sustainable change.
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Fiji-Canada Diaspora Ties Forge New Investment and Tourism Opportunities
An evening in Nadi spotlighted Fiji–Canada ties, as a reception welcomed Canadian officials and underscored diaspora links acting as a living bridge for people, trade and opportunity. With talks centering on sustainable development and tourism, the event hinted at fresh pathways for Fiji’s entrepreneurs to engage with North American markets and spark new collaboration.
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Fiji Inaugurates Canadian High Commission, Signaling Deeper Pacific Ties
Fiji marks a milestone with the opening of Canada’s High Commission in Suva, signaling a deeper, more active partnership. The move expands collaboration across trade, climate action, education, and development, underscoring Canada’s growing commitment to Fiji and the Pacific.