Pacific

The 26-member Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission reached some momentous decisions at its recent annual conference in Suva, Pew Charitable Trust says.

Manu Samoa Sevens won the men's final 17-12 against the Fiji Development team to claim top spot.

They defeated Australia Under-20 team 55-54 in the final Sunday evening, local time.

Guam marked the fourth of five stops on Lai Ching-te's week-long journey, which includes visits to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau.

Communities living with the ongoing devastation from Panguna mine are calling on Rio Tinto to commit to funding remediation and addressing public safety risks.

Pacific sevens rugby fans will turn their attention to two tournaments being held over the weekend.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is set to face a no-confidence vote in parliament.

The event, which has attracted seven countries and a total of 16 teams competing in the men's and women's competition, is making a return after a six-year hiatus.

The USP alumni statement released on Thursday included a "summary of major decisions", including the appointment of a new vice-chancellor.