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Athletes enjoy Palauan hospitality on Rest Day during Pacific Mini Games
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— Sunday was a day of rest and celebration for athletes from the 23 Pacific Island nations and territories competing in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games. As part of Palau’s cultural program, each of Palau’s...
The Pacific Pivot is dead; welcome to the Fluid Indo-Pacific
The Pacific Island Times
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July 8, 2025
Pacific Reflections By Gabriel McCoard I’ve always been struck by how much people from other nations understand American domestic politics. Who’s running for president is always obvious, but even domestic politics seizes outsized attention....
Solomon Islands Claim First Victory At OFC Women’s Nations Cup With Gritty Win Over Vanuatu
Scoop
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Vanuatu were the aggressors for much of the match, but two defensive mistakes forced by Madeline Arukau, propelled the Solomon Islands towards three points. After suffering defeat to Fiji in their opening match, the Solomon Islands knew that...
Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games sets a zero tolerance standard against abuse and harassment
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
In a milestone for sport in the region, safeguarding is being integrated into every aspect of a Pacific Games for the first time, from pre-Games training to on-ground support during the event. This year’s Pacific Mini Games in Palau feature close...
Tahiti extends lead on Day 7 of Pacific Mini Games 2025; Athletes push limits for country and glory
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — With one day remaining in the Pacific Mini Games 2025, Tahiti has extended its dominant lead in the overall medal standings, closing Day 7 with a commanding 59 gold medals. Photos below capture the grit, passion, and unity of...
One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate –…
Pacific News Service
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An estimated one million children in the Pacific region lack an official identity, which is hampering their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights. The experts warn that growing up without a birth certificate has far-reaching...
Trinidad and Tobago nationals to pay an extra US$250 for US visa
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 8, 2025
News Sean Douglas 11 Minutes Ago The US Embassy in Port of Spain. FILE PHOTO - TT nationals, along with other "aliens" under US immigration law, will soon have to pay an extra US$250 (roughly $1,750) on top of their visa fee of US$185, to enter...
Bovoro heads Pacific centre
The Fiji Times
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July 7, 2025
THE Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has appointed Viliame Bovoro as its new director of the Pacific Fusion Centre. Mr Bovoro was appointed the assistant director of the centre in 2023 and has been the acting director since December last year....
Vanuatu addresses ITLOS in public hearings on Climate Change
Pacific News Service
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Vanuatu and a coalition of nations including four international organisations presented their legal perspectives on state responsibility in addressing climate change during the International Tribunal for the Law of Sea (ITLOS) public hearings,...
Demolition of mould-infested high school begins 18 months after closure
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 7, 2025
Eighteen months after a Broken Hill high school was forced to close indefinitely due to a major mould infestation, demolition work has begun. More than 600 Willyama High School students had to be relocated to alternate schools in January last year...
Running the show: The youngsters behind the scenes at the Pacific Mini Games
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
10-year-old photographer, Yoshi. Photo: RNZ Pacific/Coco Lance As the Pacific Mini Games heads towards to its closing ceremony, the spotlight remains firmly on the athletes, teams, and the sporting achievements making headlines across the region....
One million children in the Pacific without a birth certificate - SPC
Pacific Media Network
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An estimated one million children in the Pacific region lack an official identity, which is hampering their access to education, healthcare, and legal rights. The experts warn that growing up without a birth certificate has far-reaching...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
Groundlink Energy’s vision for sustainable geothermal growth in Vanuatu
ThinkGeoEnergy
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July 7, 2025
Groundlink Energy's vision for sustainable geothermal growth in Vanuatu (inset photo: view of Emao Island taken at Takara 13 May 2025 by Groundlink Energy) Groundlink Energy is building on industry experience, existing geologic data, and...
Coal scam accused Vinay Mishra hiding in Vanuatu under new identity, says CBI
Daijiworld News
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July 7, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - Kolkata Kolkata, July 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday informed a special court in Asansol, West Bengal, that Vinay Mishra, the prime accused in the multi-crore coal smuggling case, is currently...
Inter-American court provides a ‘rich roadmap’ for climate action
Dialogo Chino
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July 9, 2025
States and legal experts have welcomed “historic” guidance from the Americas’ top court that outlines the legal responsibilities for governments and companies to address climate change. The much-anticipated “advisory opinion on the climate...
The health crisis pushed by a drug crisis
Newsroom
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July 7, 2025
Six months after Fiji declared an HIV outbreak, driven largely by a growing methamphetamine crisis, UNAIDS’ Pacific adviser says other countries around the region are at risk of following suit. “It does worry me. We have all the risk factors in...
Prime Accused In Bengal Coal Smuggling Case Residing In Vanuatu Islands: CBI
Ommcom News
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July 7, 2025
Kolkata: Former Trinamool Congress leader and the prime accused in a multi-crore coal smuggling case in West Bengal, Vinay Mishra is currently hiding at Vanuatu Islands with a different name, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) informed a...
Balancing Adaptation and Mitigation: The Agricultural Sector under the UN Climate Change Regime
EJIL: Talk!
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July 7, 2025
The climate change regime has been one focal point of international law over the past year, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has undertaken the task of addressing the questions presented as part of the advisory proceedings on climate...
Vanuatu hails landmark climate ruling by Inter-American Court
Pacific News Service
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Vanuatu has welcomed a historic ruling by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), calling it a breakthrough in linking climate change with legal obligations to protect human rights. Ralph Regenvanu, Vanuatu’s Minister of Climate Change...