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Warning to Solomon Islanders: 'Right to make comments on Facebook is not absolute'
11 Nov 2024Facebook users in Solomon Islands have been warned that while they have the right to post or comment on the popular social media platform, they must do so with care and responsibility.
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'He was a fighter till the end': Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider dies
Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, lost by TKO to Australia-based Runqi during their IBO Asia Pacific Super Featherweight title fight on 26 October.
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Pacific news in brief for 11 November
11 Nov 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a lawyer in Vanuatu saying government's move to ban LGBTQIA+ advocacy is unconstitutional.
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'Preserve, revitalise, and promote' PNG language
11 Nov 2024Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is being celebrated in New Zealand for the first time.
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Eye health centre coming for Port Moresby
11 Nov 2024It's estimated that 5.6 percent of Papua New Guinea's population aged over 50 years old is living with blindness. Audio
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Flying Fijians edge Wales in Cardiff
11 Nov 2024First-five Caleb Muntz scored 19 points as Fiji pulled off a surprise 24-19 win over Wales in Cardiff to extend the host's losing streak to 10 matches.
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COP29: Pacific countries cannot be conveniently pigeon-holed
10 Nov 2024Opinion - Let righteous anger move us to be hopeful and active for justice, writes Rev James Bhagwan
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What does COP mean for the Pacific?
8 Nov 2024The UN climate change conference will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November.
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Kaltak to lead Vanuatu against All Whites
11 Nov 2024Central Coast Mariners defender Brian Kaltak will lead the Vanuatu men's football team in their Oceania World Cup qualifiers in New Zealand this week.
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COP29: A life of living in fear Vanuatu's 'new normal'
9 Nov 2024We cannot afford to normalise these record-breaking temperatures annually, as this trajectory threatens our long-term existence, writes Climate Change Minister John Salong
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New FRU Board appointed
The union said in a statement that the Interim Board has passed on the baton to the new leadership after a transformative tenure.
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Jasaon Taumalolo: 'We do not fear any opposition'
The Tonga XIII co-captain said they are all set to once again play for their fans and families in the Pacific Championships Cup final.
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Autumn Nations Series: Tonga lose out, Fijians get back players
The 'Ikale Tahi head coach said it was a disappointing finish; meanwhile, the Flying Fijians have named several Europe-based players for their clash against Wales.
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President Whipps likely to win - Palau Election Commission
Unofficial results show Whipps ahead of former four-term President Tommy Remengesau Jr by more than 1000 votes, with around 1600 votes yet to be counted.
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French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election
8 Nov 2024Tourism and the environment are among the concerns raised by French Polynesian MP Tepuaraurii Teriitahii in reaction to the reelection of Donald Trump. Audio
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Top adminstrators and ex-players nominated for Fiji Rugby Union board
Fijian Drua chief executive Mark Evans and former Flying Fijians head coach Ilivasi Tabua are among the nominees.
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Frank Bainimarama released from prison early
The former Fiji prime minister has been released from prison, six months into his 12 months sentence, the Fiji Corrections Service said on Friday.
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Pasifika-focused mental health service opens branch Christchurch
8 Nov 2024A New Zealand mental health professional says the need for culturally tailored mental health services can't be overstated. Audio
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Pacific Cooperation Foundation 'kind of lost their way'
8 Nov 2024Chief executive Joanna Bourke said the organisation will continue to advocate for the Pacific amid government funding blow.
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Solomon Islands and China sign visa-free travel agreement
8 Nov 2024Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the agreement will allow citizens to travel freely, fostering cultural exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
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Concern over employment rate for Pasifika in Aotearoa
8 Nov 2024The Pacific employment rate for the September 2024 quarter was at 60.8 percent, down from 63.3 percent for the same time last year. Audio
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Tonga XIII 'men just keep giving', head coach says
8 Nov 2024Kristian Woolf is confident the Tongans can live up to the standard required against the Australian Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships Cup final.
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Pacific leaders look forward to strengthened US relations after Trump win
7 Nov 2024The Tongan and Fijian prime ministers are among the first Pacific Island leaders to congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump.
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PNG police deny human organ smuggling allegations amid rising crime
8 Nov 2024Stories of human body parts smuggling, and stories associated with PNG, go back many years, but there has not been any confirmation of such practices. Audio
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