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Michaelia Cash urges Albanese to maintain ‘vital’ Pacific relations after Vanuatu dumped a key strategic pact
The West Australian
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July 1, 2025
Shadow Foreign Minister Michaelia Cash has urged the Albanese Government to maintain Australia’s “vitally important” Pacific relations after Vanuatu dumped a key strategic pact. Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has refused to ratify the...
Mothers up in arms about confusion around RSV jab for newborns
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 3, 2025
A group of Victorian mothers have written to the health minister after struggling to get their children an antibody nirsevimab injection as part of the state's free RSV vaccination program. When Alissa Holder took her six-month-old baby to get a...
20 Tucsonans become citizens in Independence Day ceremony at Saguaro National Park
Tucson Sentinel - Arizona
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Santos Martinez had been a permanent resident in the United States for five years, the shortest amount of time possible, before starting the application process to becoming a full naturalized citizen. Martinez, originally from Mexico, was one of...
PM Manele Reaffirms Solomon Islands’ Commitment to Melanesian Unity and Regional Strength at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025 —In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the...
Vanuatu PM passes ‘sacred flame’ to Rabuka
The Fiji Times
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June 24, 2025
In an emotional address at the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit in Suva yesterday, outgoing chairman and Vanuatu Prime Minister Hon. Jotham Napat officially handed over the chairmanship to Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni...
Q&A: Making a case for Vanuatu’s survival in the highest court
The Third Pole
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June 27, 2025
Arnold Kiel Loughman grew up on Tanna, the southern island of Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean. Now, Loughman is the attorney general of his country, where he witnesses the devastation of frequent extreme weather events: land lost to the sea, dying...
PM in Suva for MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Star
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, is currently in Suva, Fiji, where he will participate in the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to officially commence on Monday 23 June 2025. The Summit, to be hosted under...
Clear government ownership structures can help boost SOE performance-PSDI
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (24 June 2025)—Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according...
Prime Minister Marape meets Ambassador of Italy to PNG
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 27, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has met the Ambassador of Italy to Australia with accreditation in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, His Excellency Paolo Crudele. H.E Crudele paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at his...
PM in friendly golf before formalities
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka hosted a friendly round of golf in Suva on Saturday with leaders and senior officials of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), ahead of Fiji’s formal assumption of the MSG chairmanship. Describing the game as a...
US government explains inclusion of Ghana on 36 country visa ban
Ghana Business News
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June 26, 2025
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs The United States authorities have given in detail reasons for including Ghana on a list of additional 36 countries banned from travelling to the US. A report by the Washington Post citing an...
Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel in spite of UN votes
Asia Pacific Report
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June 26, 2025
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear — most Pacific governments continue to align themselves with Israel. Dr Steven Ratuva, distinguished professor of Pacific Studies at Canterbury...
PM Marape arrives in Fiji for the 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 22, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has arrived at Nausori International Airport in Suva, Republic of Fiji, Sunday 22nd June 2025, to attend the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders Summit. He is being accompanied by Papua New Guinea’s Minister...
Top Latin American court upholds right to “healthy climate”, urges fossil fuel control
Climate Home News
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July 4, 2025
Latin America’s top court of human rights has decided for the first time that people have the right to a “healthy climate” without “dangerous” human interference, and has urged states to regulate fossil fuel extraction and exploration, in a...
Man stabbed in case of 'mistaken identity' contract killing, police say
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 3, 2025
The victim of an "ambush-style" stabbing in Western Sydney was attacked with machetes, with police believing his death is now likely a case of mistaken identity. Police on Friday morning said the two teenage boys charged with Luke Manassa's death...
PM MARAPE ATTENDS MSG LEADERS SUMMIT IN FIJI
PNG Haus Bung
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June 22, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has travelled to Fiji on Saturday 21st June,2025, to attend the annual Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit. His attendance is to reaffirm Papua New Guinea’s continued leadership and commitment to Melanesian...
Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel
RNZ
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June 26, 2025
A supporter of Israel holds an Israeli flag in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on 8 October. Photo: JULIA NIKHINSON / AFP Amid uncertainty in the Middle East, one thing remains clear: most Pacific governments continue to align...
Pacific governments can improve state owned enterprises
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 25, 2025
Pacific governments can improve the performance of their state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and reduce fiscal risks by implementing clearer and more consistent government ownership and oversight arrangements, according to a policy brief published on...
GNUT wants legal agencies to remain relevant
The Islandsun
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June 25, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Government for National Unity and Transformation (GNUT) is of the view that the country’s legal agencies remain relevant to serve the people and their mandates. Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs Clezy Rore spoke about...
Emirati acting pioneer Raziqa Al Taresh dies aged 71
The National News
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Artists from across the Gulf have been paying tribute to Emirati stage and screen actress Raziqa Al Taresh, who has died aged 71. Al Taresh rose to prominence from her role on the Emirati comedy show Ish’hafan in 1978. Since then, she has featured...