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Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:38:34 +1200Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:14:42 +1200
Sols leader looks for understanding over China deal from Pacific friends
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked the rest of the Pacific Island nations to trust his country's reasons for having agreed to a security pact with China.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:39:30 +1200
Sign language lessons to begin in Solomon Islands
More people will begin using sign language every day if efforts from a new project in Solomon Islands come to fruition.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:42 +1200
Tahiti district battered by massive swells
French Polynesia is being battered by 8-9 metre swells.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:07:36 +1200
Pacific news in brief for July 14
Bougainville MP dies, PNG's Marape criticised for trip, and rugby chief takes blame for record loss
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:35:57 +1200
Sogavare reassures Forum over link with China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his country will not do anything that will put any member of the Pacific Islands Forum at risk.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:35:05 +1200
Team Samoa for Commonwealth Games named
A 60-strong team has been announced to represent Samoa in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, starting on July 28.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:34:03 +1200
Kiribati 'cooking something with China' - former Kiribati president
Former Kiribati president Anote Tong suspects a major agreement is "cooking" between Beijing and Tarawa after the country's decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:31:41 +1200
Stunning goals give Samoa win in first Nations Cup game for four years
In football, Samoa have opened the Oceania women's Nations Cup with a 2-0 win over Tonga in Suva.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 11:41:11 +1200
New Caledonia wants climate talks at Forum
New Caledonia is pushing for talks with Fiji and Vanuatu that include climate issues for the 51st Pacific Island Forum.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:34:50 +1200
US tells Pacific leaders it will deepen engagement in the region
United States vice-president Kamala Harris has assured Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Suva that Washington will "significantly deepen" its engagement in the region.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:19:38 +1200
Fiji gender equality and violence reduction programme gets $12.6m
The New Zealand government has announced it will give $12.6 million to the Fiji Gender Action Programme to boost support and services for curbing violence against women.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:13:12 +1200
French military commander wants Paris to re-arm in the Pacific
A senior French military commander says France should re-arm in the Pacific and consider restoring its forces to a level of 30 years ago.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:25:43 +1200
Nine football teams fighting for top spot at women's Nations Cup
The Oceania Women's football Nations Cup begins on Wednesday night in Fiji with the winners getting a chance to make the World Cup finals next year.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:34:14 +1200
Pacific news in brief for July 13
Boost for water supplies in Kiribati, Samoa criminals try to sneak out, and Marianas has new covid subvariant
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:51:57 +1200
PNG Electoral Commissioner says vote-buying happens
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai has admitted that vote-buying and other corruption related offences happens and is expected in any election in PNG.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:25:43 +1200
Sports news in brief
Samoa look to lift Pacific Nations Cup, Fijiana's record-breaking victory, and Fiji basketballer switches codes
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:33:25 +1200
Harris announces new US commitments, including embassies, in Pacific
The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries at the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.