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Nauru and Cook Islands Tighten Beneficial Ownership Rules Under FATF Compliance Drive
Pacific island nations are tightening anti-money-laundering rules by introducing transparent ownership registries, signaling a shift toward stricter financial standards. Aligned with global best practices, the move could reshape banking access, borrowing costs, and investor confidence while addressing ongoing regional compliance challenges.
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Pacific Climate Mobility: A Rights-Based Framework Shaped by Community Voices
A Pacific-led climate mobility framework places human rights at its core—protecting essentials like food, housing, water, culture, and traditional knowledge. It champions inclusive community voices and regional standards, blending individual rights with community obligations to build resilient, culturally grounded futures.
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Pacific Climate Mobility Framework Promises Relocation with Cultural Respect
Pacific communities are grappling with rising seas and stronger storms, even as they contribute little to global emissions. A new, locally led framework centers land, heritage, and self-determination in climate mobility, prioritizing staying connected to ancestral lands and guiding planned relocation only when absolutely necessary. Blending traditional knowledge with inclusive, decolonized guidance, it seeks safety,…
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Fiji and Australia Expand Cybersecurity Pact to Drive Digital Transformation
Fiji and Australia reinforce cyber and digital ties in a high-level meeting focused on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and responsible use of AI. Officials outlined plans to bolster national cyber resilience, safeguard online spaces, and boost digital literacy—setting the stage for closer collaboration on critical technology.
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Online harassment probe widens in Fiji football targeting Ba FA officials
Authorities are widening their inquiry into online harassment targeting football officials, with fresh questioning underway. As the investigation unfolds, officials warn against sharing unverified information and stress the need to safeguard the sport’s integrity.
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Fiji Sevens Set to Defend Vancouver 7s Crown in Freezing Conditions
Defending champions Fiji 7s head to Vancouver with a chilly forecast and five pivotal tests. A mix of steady leaders and rising talent, guided by coach Osea Kolinisau, is focused on executing their plan. In BC Place, resilience and teamwork will be the key as they chase another title on foreign soil.
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FMF Backs Rewa Rugby Union With Landmark All-Level Sponsorship
Rewa Rugby Union lands a landmark all-level sponsorship that turbocharges grassroots development and sets the stage for a season of growth, ambition, and community spirit.
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Lami High School U17 Rugby Seizes Confidence After 2-0 Win Over Nasinu, Eyes Southern Zone Glory
Lami High School’s U17 rugby team snapped a long-standing rival’s streak with a 2-0 win, igniting fresh confidence and big Southern Zone ambitions. Captain Arthur Pickering says the victory fuels their push toward the quarterfinals, with the next challenge looming against Napuka Secondary.
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Fiji Clinches Semi-Final Berth in Oceania Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
One goal, a sea of supporters, and Fiji’s Kulas booking a semi-final spot in the Oceania qualifiers after a hard-fought win. A tense clash with Vanuatu underscored Fiji’s growing strength and sets the stage for a dramatic run in the next round.
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US Expands Pacific Footprint with New Security Pacts and Open Skies Deal
Washington is expanding its Pacific footprint with high-level diplomacy, new partnerships, and a renewed focus on growth and security across island nations. As key agreements take shape, the region watches how this broader push could reshape regional diplomacy—and its future.