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Rugby League World Cup 2026: A Global Stage Across 3 Countries and 9 Cities
Rugby league’s next global spectacle is on the horizon: a 2026 World Cup staged across three nations and nine host cities, featuring men’s, women’s, and wheelchair competitions.… read more
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Papua New Guinea Charts a Climate Investment Path at Sydney Summit
Papua New Guinea is poised to elevate its climate leadership with a high-profile investment summit during PNG Investment Week. A keynote by renowned climate scientist Tim Flannery… read more
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Samoa Media Freedom in Focus as Government Responds to Observer Controversy
Samoa’s government defends its recent move against a local newspaper, framing it as a targeted response to ethical lapses rather than a crackdown on media freedom. A… read more
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COP30 Brings Just Transition Momentum, But No Clear Fossil Fuel Exit Plan
COP30 introduced a Just Transition mechanism aimed at speeding up renewables while protecting workers, but a concrete fossil-fuel phase-out plan was not on the table. Indigenous communities… read more
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Guam, CNMI Seek 120-Day Extension to Study Deep-Sea Mining Near the Marianas
Guam and CNMI leaders push for a longer, more thorough review of a plan to open deep-sea areas near the Marianas to mining. They warn of potential… read more
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Markets Force WCPFC Toward Transparent Pacific Tuna Rules
Growing market pressure from major retailers is reshaping how Pacific tuna is managed, pushing for transparent systems and stronger accountability as regional talks unfold. read more
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Fiji vows courthouse security overhaul after journalist attack
A violent assault on a journalist outside a Fiji courthouse prompts urgent security upgrades. The minister pledges stronger protection for reporters and new crowd-control protocols to safeguard… read more
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Fiji Journalists Demand Tougher Court Security After Assaults
Violent incidents targeting journalists near Fiji’s courthouses have reignited calls for tougher security. The FMA warns that attacks on reporters covering high-profile cases are on the rise… read more
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High-Seas Transshipment Ban Could Redefine Pacific Tuna Governance
Transparency gaps in distant-water fishing are shaping the fate of South Pacific tuna. A push to ban high-seas transshipment could push operations into coastal zones, delivering tighter… read more
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Lorin Robert: The Quiet Architect of Pacific Fisheries Governance
Remembering Lorin Robert, a longtime FSM diplomat whose four-decade career shaped Pacific fisheries governance and regional cooperation. This tribute highlights his quiet leadership and enduring impact on… read more
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Fiji’s Military Pledges Transparency and Civilian Control in Reconciliation Push
Fiji’s armed forces signal a bold shift toward transparency, civilian oversight, and national reconciliation. As this reform unfolds, a redefined partnership with communities promises a new era… read more
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Albacore at a Tipping Point: Will WCPFC Save the $1B Pacific Market?
Manila hosts a pivotal moment for the billion-dollar South Pacific albacore fishery, as officials weigh a modern harvest framework to replace aging rules. With MSC certification and… read more
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Manila WCPFC Showdown: Will Transshipment Reform Move Forward?
Manila looms as a make-or-break week for tuna oversight, with entrenched rifts over monitoring and high-seas transshipment ready to test reforms. As delegates weigh bold steps against… read more
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One in Three Women Face Violence: A Global Call to Action
One in three women will experience violence in her lifetime, a stark reminder that this crisis knows no borders. A fresh call for urgent action outlines steps… read more
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WCPFC 2025 Budget Under Strain as Member Contributions Lag
Financial strains loom as almost a third of WCPFC member contributions remain unpaid for 2025. With critical monitoring, stock assessments, and compliance work at stake, growing voluntary… read more
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Papua New Guinea and Federated States of Micronesia Forge Maritime Boundary Treaty
Papua New Guinea and the Federated States of Micronesia have ratified a landmark maritime boundary treaty, establishing defined rights to explore and manage shared sea resources. The… read more
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Manila Meeting Under Scrutiny: Can the WCPFC Deliver on Harvest Strategies?
As Manila hosts a pivotal WCPFC gathering, observers warn that delays on science-based harvest strategies could spark a credibility crisis for the regional fisheries regulator. Obstruction and… read more
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Pacific Tuna Under Scrutiny: Will On-Water Monitoring Redefine the Supply Chain?
A leading conservation group is pressing a regional fisheries forum to speed up on-water monitoring for tuna fleets, arguing that credible data is essential to protect stocks… read more
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Manila Summit Eyes South Pacific Albacore Harvest Strategy
Manila hosts a turning point for the Pacific tuna industry as negotiators push a long-awaited harvest strategy for South Pacific albacore. The move could stabilize a multibillion-dollar… read more
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Can WCPFC Deliver a Long-Awaited South Pacific Albacore Deal in Manila?
Optimism is rising as crucial talks in Manila edge toward a long-awaited plan for South Pacific albacore. After years of delays, negotiators are nearing a consensus on… read more
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New Zealand Sevens Stuns Australia in Dubai with a Clean Sweep
New Zealand bursts onto the SVNS World Series in Dubai with a commanding start, setting the tone for the season in both the women’s and men’s divisions.… read more
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ICJ Climate Ruling Sparks Indigenous-Led Pacific Justice Movement
From Pacific shores to The Hague, Indigenous knowledge is becoming a legal beacon for climate justice. A landmark ICJ ruling and a Right Livelihood Award spotlight a… read more
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WCPFC22 Hinges on a Single Harvest Control Rule for South Pacific Albacore
One decisive political move could unlock a long-awaited South Pacific albacore management plan. With the science in place, the WCPFC faces choosing a single Harvest Control Rule… read more
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Marshall Islands urges WCPFC22 for bold reforms to protect SIDS tuna lifelines
At a pivotal regional fisheries forum, the Marshall Islands pushes for reforms it says are vital to its security, economy, and future survival—centered on tuna resources and… read more
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CNMI Calls for SIDS Inclusion in South Pacific Albacore Talks at WCPFC22
CNMI delivers a bold, time-sensitive call for action on South Pacific albacore, stressing inclusive decision-making for Small Island Developing States. Rooted in cultural stewardship and a vision… read more
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Tuvalu Urges Tougher Tuna Rules at WCPFC22, Highlights Transshipments
Tuvalu steps into WCPFC22 with a wake-up call for tougher, more credible tuna regulations. The push covers albacore management, FAD-tracking, and curbing high-seas transshipments—aimed at protecting vital… read more
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PNG Demands Fair Tuna Rules at WCPFC22
Pacific nations push back against burdensome fisheries rules as PNG’s minister outlines how tuna sustains communities—from schools to clinics. With climate impacts already shifting stocks, leaders urge… read more
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High-Stakes Week for Pacific Tuna as WCPFC Advances South Pacific Albacore Management
With eight years of groundwork behind them, negotiators gather at WCPFC22 in Manila to push toward a consensus on the South Pacific Albacore Management Procedure, a key… read more
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South Pacific albacore at crossroads as crucial management decision nears WCPFC22
Fresh SPC findings warn that the South Pacific albacore fishery is under rising pressure as WCPFC22 nears. With costs climbing and harvests underperforming, the region awaits a… read more
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WCPFC22: Critical Push to Finalize South Pacific Albacore Rules
Manila hosts a decisive week for the Pacific’s tuna heartland, as talks resume on a long-stalled plan to safeguard South Pacific albacore. With stocks under careful watch… read more