Facebook and Pacific news

The importance of Pacific news on Facebook was thrown into sharp relief by the stand-off in January between the Australian government and Facebook over the government’s media code. Facebook closed access to Pacific

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Maclellan wins Sean Dorney Pacific journalism grant

Islands Business correspondent Nic Maclellan has been awarded the Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific journalism for 2020. Established by the Walkley Foundation, the Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism aims to

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Whispers

What has precipitated the quick and quiet departure of the Chief Executive of USP’s Pacific Technical and Further Education CEO, Dr. Hasmukh Lal? The Marshall Islands SOV soldiers on, Micronesia represents at the

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Domestic violence hurting Fiji businesses

BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI A report launched in Fiji today has revealed that almost ten workdays per employee per year are being lost due to domestic or sexual violence. The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) Business

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Fiji Airlines waiting for engineers on Miami Air plane

BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI A Miami Air plane bought into Fiji to fill the gap left by the grounded 737 Max 8, is still not operational after suffering engine problems earlier this month. The plane was operating on a Fiji

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Innovation needed to meet future challenges says Adeang

BY: PENI KOMASAVAI Exploring new and innovative initiatives is the way forward for Pacific Island Countries to strengthen and enhance the resilience of regional communities against the threat of climate change.

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InDepth: Seeking meaningful change

The Pacific Council of Churches takes on climate change, self determination Since being elected as the Pacific Council of Churches’ General secretary last October, Reverend James Bhagwan has continued to advocate on

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