Middle East conflict will hit Pacific – Solomons academic

THE escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran will have direct consequences for the Pacific, warns Solomon Islands academic Dr. Transform

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Charity Ball to transform rural learning

CHILDREN in Fiji’s remote maritime region face some of the country’s biggest educational challenges.The Lau Education Charitable

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Manele supports Zimbabwe’s security council bid

SOLOMON Islands will support Zimbabwe’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met

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The European Union renews major ocean partnership with the Pacific – PEUMP phase 2 agreement brings revitalised investment and cooperation with SPC, FFA, OPOC, and USP 

SUVA, Fiji – The European Union (EU) renews its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), and the University of the South Pacific (USP) to advance their shared

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Solomons advises against Middle East travel

SOLOMON Islanders have been advised against travelling to the Middle East after the United States and

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ADB funds major PNG water upgrade

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $USD60.9 million loan to improve water supply and sanitation in the Papua New Guinean

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Fiji expects heavy rain as TC Urmil passes by

PARTS of Fiji have started to experience heavy rain as Tropical Cyclone Urmil moves southeast past the

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NZ prepares to help its people as US and Israel attacks Iran

NEW Zealand diplomatic missions in the Middle East are closely monitoring the conflict between the United States, Israel, and

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Partnership for progress between EU and FFA

THE Pacific Tuna fishery underpins national budgets and economic resilience for many member countries. Recognition of the

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PNG Hekari FC secures first OFC win after thumping Vanuatu United FC

VANUATU United FC came off a great victory against Solomon Kings to take on PNG Hekari

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€EUR20 million to boost Pacific Ocean governance and sustainability

THE launch of Phase Two of the Pacific European Union (EU) Marine Partnership Programme (PEUMP) marks a continued and expanded

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Fiji and US sign landmark deal to boost economic growth

THE Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Fiji have signed a Compact Development Funding

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US funds Fiji’s fight against maritime crime

FIJI will intensify its crackdown on maritime crime with a $USD 500,000 boost from the United States, targeting illegal

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US Deputy Secretary of State welcomed in Fiji

THE United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, received a warm welcome this morning through a traditional

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Multi-year commitment to improving Pacific fisheries management

FRANCE’S direct funding and support commitments included €EUR1.3 million worth of equipment in 2025, and €EUR2

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Fiji’s Law Society calls for compliance

FIJI’S law society has urged President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to immediately comply with recommendations from the Judicial

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Ludwig Scotty dies at 77

FORMER Nauru President Ludwig Derangadage Scotty has died after a short

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Aqorau back as SINU boss

PROFESSOR Transform Aqorau has been reappointed Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University

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Emperor Naruhito’s birthday marks a milestone in Fiji–Japan relations

A FORMAL toast marked the 66th birthday of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and highlighted the strong and respectful diplomatic ties between

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Room shortage at USP – students await housing and answers

AS the University of the South Pacific (USP) enters its second week of classes, a severe accommodation crisis has left

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French navy supports Pacific fisheries surveillance initiatives

FRANCE plays a key role in managing a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, supporting

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Bougainville government takes control of copper assets

THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has consolidated its control over the island’s largest potential economic

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Gizo hotel boosts Solomons tourism

SOLOMON tourism continues to increase its inventory – this time with a 16-bed hotel in

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Briefs

CONGRESSWOMAN Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen is optimistic that federal funding for critical port improvements in American Samoa will ultimately be

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