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SI pledges USD $1m to Pacific Resilience Facility
Washington D.C.,- Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display last week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD $1 million [SBD8m] to the Pacific Resilience Facility...
Owner: Catherine Lamani
Tonga Could Soon Become the First Country to Recognize Whale Rights
Across every tale passed down through Tongan generations, one remains unchanged: the Polynesian kingdom’s creation story. The beginning was the ocean; and from the ocean, the islands’ first ancestors emerged. In one creation story, there were two...
Owner: Atmos (Non-profit)
Fijian and Pacific cultures celebrated at milestone celebration
Fijian and greater Pacific workers together with their families and friends under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme gathered in Naracoorte to celebrate Fiji Day, marking Fiji’s 55th year of independence. Chief guest and Fiji’s...
Owner: Lechelle Earl
Utah State University alumnus Doug Fiefia’s journey to becoming a politician
Former high school football champion and Utah State University student body president Doug Fiefia has transitioned to a new role in Utah’s politics. His diverse experiences from both USU and beyond have helped shape his approach to politics....
Owner: Utah State University
World Statistics Day in the Pacific: Driving change with quality statistics and data for everyone
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Pacific Community (SPC)
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The Pacific is leading the global community in marking the fourth-ever World Statistics Day this 20 October, celebrating the critical role of quality statistics and data in driving change for everyone. Established by the United Nations and...
Owner: Pacific Community
Coast Guard’s Pacific mission continues to expand
The ocean can be a lawless place. Far from shore, the vast seas have become plagued with everything from piracy, rampant illegal fishing and environmental crime, drug smuggling, human trafficking, and even spying and espionage. And in that mix,...
Owner: Todd Carpenter & Canso Investment Counsel
New Wakefield Trinity recruit among trio of Samoan injuries after Pacific Championships opener
New Wakefield Trinity recruit Jazz Tevaga suffered a concussion during Samoa’s Pacific Championships opener against New Zealand, and may not feature again now before his move to Belle Vue. As To’a Samoa were beaten 24-18 by the Kiwis in Auckland...
Owner: Simon P. W. Glazebrook, Timothy & Desere Orrill-Legg
Global FinTech Resilience: Building Financial Systems For Climate Shocks And Crises
The 21st century is characterized by both rapid technological advancement and a concerning increase in global shocks. Climate disasters are happening more often and with more force, pandemics are still showing how weak systems are, and...
Owner: Shayne Barretto
Pacific health group celebrates excellence in community care
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
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Medical professionals and practices have been honoured for their outstanding practices at the ninth annual Practice Network Celebration Awards in South Auckland. The Cause Collective (TCC), New Zealand’s only Pacific Primary Health Organisation...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Pacific Championships: Sāmoa brave in loss to Kiwis, spark excitement for their campaigns
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Pacific Media Network
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While it was double delight for the New Zealand Kiwis at Go Media Stadium, Sāmoa walked away from Sunday’s thrilling matches with pride and plenty of positives to take from both the men’s and women’s matches. Cheered on by a sea of Sāmoan flags...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Why is Owen Farrell not playing for England at the Autumn Nations Series 2025?
OWEN FARRELL is arguably one of the greatest players ever to put on an England jersey – but Steve Borthwick’s men will have to battle WITHOUT him at the Autumn Nations Series 2025. England fans would have been waiting on Farrell’s return after a...
Owner: Murdoch Family
‘Fit for a King’: Tonga’s NRL stars reconnect with heritage before Samoa showdown
The Tongan rugby league team’s Pacific Championships preparation turned into a celebration of heritage and pride. Players spent five days reconnecting with family, culture and community ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Samoa. From eating lobster...
Owner: Paul Stewart
Pacific tourism chiefs land in Vavaʻu for major forum
Ministers and delegates from across the Pacific arrived last Saturday in Vavaʻu to open the Pacific Tourism Forum 2025. They were greeted by the Hon. Moale Finau, Tonga’s Minister for Tourism, and the Governor of Vavaʻu in a formal ceremony held...
Owner: Kalafi Moala
“For the Pacific, By the Pacific”: Forum SG unveil landmark Pacific…
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Pacific News Service
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The establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) represents a defining moment for the Blue Pacific region, as Forum Leaders and international partners gathered this week at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters for the PRF...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
SPC's first Tongan Director-General, Dr Paula Vivili
Dr. Paula Vivili is the first Tongan to be appointed Director-General of the Pacific Community (SPC), the Chair of the SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, HRH Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, announced at the conclusion of the 14th...
Owner: Fonua Family
Predicted team lists for Pacific Championships Week 2
The second week of the Pacific Championships will play out in Port Moresby and Brisbane as four nations lock horns. Papua New Guinea had the bye in the opening round of the Pacific Bowl, but will be eager to make a strong impression when they take...
Owner: Paul Stewart
What happens when some of the NRL’s biggest stars spend a week in Tonga
“Addin Fonua-Blake went to the school he attended, so did Eli Katoa. Leka Halasima went back to the village where he was born, and [assistant coach] David Tangata-Toa visited the village where his father grew up,” Woolf said. “I went with Paul...
Owner: Nine Entertainment
‘The crowd can’t play for us’ warns Jarome Luai after NZ disappointment
There was considerable talk about crowds in the lead-up to Sunday’s opening 2025 Pacific Cup clash between New Zealand and Samoa. While there were thousands of empty seats at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium—the official attendance of 21,251 was more...
Owner: Paul Stewart
NZ aims to strengthen Pacific defence ties at key ministers’ meeting
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Pacific Media Network
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Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk says New Zealand is looking to improve regional cooperation and address shared security challenges at this week’s South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Chile. The annual gathering brings together...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Senior Election Officials from across the Pacific convene in New Zealand to share experiences of election delivery and supporting democracy in the region
Senior Election officials from the Pacific gathered in Auckland 16-17 October for the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand Electoral Administrators (PIANZEA) Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM). This meeting provides a platform for discussing...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia