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Solomon Islands Opposition Backs Hosting Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara
Solomon Islands faces a rare show of domestic unity as it gears up to host a landmark Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara. With a national branding contest… read more
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New Zealand bids to host the 2027 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting
New Zealand signals it may host the 2027 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting, renewing its hands-on role in regional affairs. With talks skimming climate resilience, security, and… read more
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Tuvalu Rallies Donors to Fast-Track Coastal Protection Amid Rising Seas
Tuvalu convenes a high-level roundtable with ADB and UNDP to accelerate coastal protection and climate resilience, drawing on TCAP insights amid looming sea-level rise. The discussions aim… read more
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Pacific Eyes Private Capital to Bridge Climate Infrastructure Gap
Climate risks are driving a multi-billion infrastructure gap across the Pacific, threatening growth and resilience. Blended finance and regional resilience funds could unlock private capital to modernize… read more
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Twickenham Poised for Record-Breaking Crowd as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Makes History
Women’s rugby is heading for a milestone as the World Cup nears a sell-out finale at Twickenham and a festival of matches across the country. Growth, regional… read more
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Pacific Islands Forum Rift as Solomon Islands Bars External Partners from Summit
A regional debate over inclusivity unfolds as the Solomon Islands bar external partners from a pivotal Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ summit. With Taiwan’s status in play and… read more
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Pacific Islands Forum Ministers Push 2050 Strategy Ahead of Leaders’ Meeting
Pacific ministers met in Suva to chart a Pacific-led course on resilience, climate action, and regional security. With focus on the 2050 Strategy, the Ocean of Peace… read more
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ICJ Opinion Opens New Path for Pacific Climate Justice
A landmark ICJ advisory opinion could redefine climate accountability in the Pacific, asserting enduring obligations and reframing climate finance as a duty. As regional leaders prepare for… read more
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Fiji Constitution in Court: Can Amendments Reflect the People’s Will?
Fiji’s high-stakes constitutional case asks: can the Constitution truly evolve with the people’s will? As the arguments unfold, the balance between Parliament’s role and the rule of… read more
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US$60 Million Boost for Pacific Tuna Governance Under 10-Year Treaty
A US$60 million funding infusion under a long-running tuna treaty is energizing regional fisheries governance in the Pacific. The investment aims to strengthen governance, capacity-building, and sustainable… read more
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Labasa statue vandalism prompts push to safeguard Fiji’s sacred spaces
An incident at a Labasa prayer house is fueling talk about safeguarding sacred spaces. As investigations unfold, community leaders urge calm, mutual respect, and stronger protections around… read more
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Pacific Leaders Urge Urgent Global Financing for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Pacific leaders are calling for urgent international support to build climate-ready infrastructure as climate risks mount. Amid a major funding pledge, the push for tailored, regional resilience… read more
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ESPN Unveils All-in-One Live Sports Streaming Hub
ESPN is rolling out a standalone streaming hub that brings live sports beyond traditional pay TV into one centralized app. Expect a personalized viewing experience with live… read more
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Deans Final Showdown: MGM U-15 Ready for Rematch with Suva Grammar
All eyes are on a high-stakes rematch as MGM’s under-15s chase the Deans title against Suva Grammar. Fly-half Apisalome Saukuru steers a cohesive, attacking game, but it’s… read more
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Fijiana Aims to Shock No. 2 Canada in World Cup Opener
Fijiana XV launch their World Cup run against world No. 2 Canada, led by a fearless 21-year-old captain. A sevens-to-15s blend edges Fiji toward bold, high-tempo rugby—could… read more
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Fiji Moves Toward Needle-and-Syringe Program to Tackle HIV
Fiji moves toward a needle and syringe program as HIV linked to injecting drug use climbs. A broad consultation signals a shift toward harm reduction, aiming to… read more
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Fiji Netball’s Next Generation Gears Up for a Weekend Showdown
Day two of Fiji’s Crest Fiji Secondary Schools Netball Championship is shaping up as a high-stakes showcase of the country’s emerging talent. With teams grinding through pool… read more
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Trump Pushes Armenia-Azerbaijan Toward Peace with Non-Binding Accord
Trump positions himself as a global peace broker in the South Caucasus, nudging Armenia and Azerbaijan toward a non-binding accord and a strategic energy corridor. The move… read more
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Fiji unveils grant and loan package to move informal-settlement residents into affordable homes
Fiji unveils a bundled housing package aimed at moving families from informal settlements into formal, affordable homes. The offer combines a 30,000 grant with favorable loan options… read more
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Fiji offers free chemotherapy at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals, signaling a new era of universal health coverage
Fiji moves a step closer to universal health coverage with free chemotherapy for new cancer patients at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals. Prescriptions will flow through the national… read more
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US Sanctions ICC Deputy Prosecutor Over Israel Warrants Controversy
New U.S. sanctions target Nazhat Shameem Khan, a deputy prosecutor at the ICC, freezing assets and restricting dealings. The move highlights rising tensions between sovereignty and the… read more
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Dengue Cases Ease in Fiji’s Northern Division Amid Community Action
– Dengue pressures persist in the North, but early-year data hint at a turning tide thanks to strong community partnerships and persistent prevention efforts. The path to… read more
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Fiji Charts Sector-Specific Tariff Reform for 2026–2035 Trade Policy Framework
Fiji is weighing a sector-by-sector path for tariff reform, aiming to protect government revenue while gradually opening targeted industries. With regional trade tensions and a push to… read more
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Davuilevu Service Station Launch Signals Big Commercial Ambitions for Fiji’s Methodist Church
An opening service station in Davuilevu marks the first step in a bold church-led development, blending commerce with community support. The broader plan hints at future shopping… read more
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Tiger Woods to Chair PGA Tour’s Future Competition Committee in Schedule Overhaul
Brian Rolapp launches a bold, player-led reset for the PGA Tour, with Tiger Woods chairing a nine-person Future Competition Committee. The panel champions parity, scarcity and simplicity… read more
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Indigenous Sailors Set Course for Pacific Leaders Forum with Ocean-First Demands
From Suva to the Pacific leadership forum, a traditional voyage carries a bold new voice for the ocean. Indigenous navigators lead a multi-nation crew calling for a… read more
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Japan Expands Pacific Role With AML Push and Connectivity Upgrades
Japan unveils a bold push to strengthen anti-money-laundering capacity and boost digital connectivity across the Pacific. The plan blends governance reform with infrastructure cooperation, signaling deeper regional… read more
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New French Café in Suva Sparks Talk of Fiji’s MSME-Driven Culinary Boom
– Suva’s dining scene gets a new landmark as Chef Philippe Café opens with a dash of French flair, signaling a bold new chapter in Fiji’s culinary… read more
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Fiji to Protect Sugar Industry From Cane Fires With Grants, Drones and Crackdown
Pre-season cane fires pose a growing threat to Fiji’s sugar industry, prompting a government-backed rescue—grants, tougher enforcement, and high-tech monitoring—aimed at protecting farmers and boosting future yields. read more
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Fiji Supreme Court Nears Ruling on Constitutional Amendments
Fiji’s Supreme Court has wrapped hearings on how the 2013 Constitution’s amendment provisions should be read, with a ruling now expected sooner than anticipated. As judges weigh… read more