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20236
  • The Cook Islands Government as current Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and host of the 52nd PIF Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), is pleased to promote the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity (PPfP) Pavilion to be held from 07 - 09 November 2023 at the Punanga Nui Market in Rarotonga. (pina.com.fj)
  • USAID will reestablish its mission in Suva, Fiji, by September 2023. (voanews.com)
  • Current agreements expire in September 2023 for the Marshall Islands and Micronesia and one year later for Palau. (voanews.com)
  • Ramsi Edwards is proud to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games. (nzherald.co.nz)
  • o7 November 2023, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. (forumsec.org)
  • Their next assembly will be held in the Archdiocese of Suva, Fiji, from February 5-10, 2023. (cathnews.com)
Solomon Islands17
  • Solomon Islands became a Member State of the ILO in 1984. (ilo.org)
  • Preparation to assist and deploy additional health experts to other countries such as the Solomon Islands is currently underway. (spc.int)
  • Covering Micronesia, Fiji, Palau, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands and Tonga, the report finds that the Pacific Island countries are vulnerable to the exploitation and. (pina.com.fj)
  • Earlier, the Solomon Islands had indicated it would not sign a joint declaration during the high-profile gathering, just five months after it signed a security agreement with China. (voanews.com)
  • Under one of the new initiatives agreed to by the U.S. and Pacific Islands leaders, the U.S. will invest $20 million to boost Solomon Islands' tourism and to reduce poverty in the island country. (voanews.com)
  • South Pacific Region showing the study areas (Solomon Islands and French Polynesia) tested for dengue virus type 3. (cdc.gov)
  • I am based in Suva, and cover multiple Pacific island countries, including Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. (unv.org)
  • The Bishops of Oceania, representing cardinals, archbishops and bishops in the Conferences of Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands, meet as the FCBCO every four years. (cathnews.com)
  • The Pacific island nations that are classified as LDC's are Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. (ipsnews.net)
  • For example, according to The World Bank, only 10 percent the population in the Solomon Islands enjoys access to electricity. (ipsnews.net)
  • The Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme (PFIP) released a comparative report on the Financial Services Demand Side Surveys (DSS) of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Samoa this week. (uncdf.org)
  • The report titled Benchmarking financial inclusion in Fiji, Samoa, and Solomon Islands: Findings from the first national demand side surveys , presents a synthesis and comparison across the three surveys. (uncdf.org)
  • In late 2014 and early 2015, demand side surveys were held in Fiji , Samoa and Solomon Islands . (uncdf.org)
  • SUVA, 24 April 2020 - Thousands of children living in the Pacific Islands remain in urgent need in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Harold, a category five cyclone that tore through Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga causing widespread destruction to homes, schools, medical clinics, as well as damaging food crops and water supplies. (unicef.org)
  • UNICEF is supporting the government responses in Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands to reach those children most in need, while facing the additional challenges of the ongoing preparedness and response efforts for COVID-19. (unicef.org)
  • Earlier this year, the Solomon Islands signed a new security pact with Beijing, and ahead of the summit signaled it would be hesitant to sign any end-of-summit statement critical of China. (foxcarolina.com)
  • The White House also reiterated previously announced plans to open embassies in the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Kiribati. (foxcarolina.com)
Papua New Gu1
  • Since our ILTC began in 2014, Pacific alumni of the Program have developed or strengthened comprehensive tobacco control legislation in Samoa, Papua New Guinea, and Niue, among others, and are progressing laws and policies in many other Pacific countries. (who.int)
Victoria Parade1
  • Some of the cheap hotels in Suva are located in the neighborhoods of Victoria Parade, Mitchell Street, Gordon Street, Saint Fort Street, Queens Road, Robertson Road, Williamson Road, and Cokobau Road. (farebuzz.com)
Fiji's5
  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed a a press conference in Fiji's capital Suva. (ndtv.com)
  • A total of 7,888 people are under quarantine, after health teams traced and tested primary and secondary contacts of existing COVID -19 cases during the Suva and Nausori four-day lockdown, according to Fiji's health officials on 18 May. (matangitonga.to)
  • The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders meeting is being held this week in Fiji's capital Suva, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flying in early Wednesday morning. (abc.net.au)
  • Last month, Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama struck the Suva Agreement with some key Micronesian leaders , fuelling hopes the forum's unity could be preserved. (abc.net.au)
  • Fiji's Economic Exclusive Zone contains 332 islands covering a total land area of 18 333 square kilometres in 1.3 million square kilometres of the South Pacific Ocean. (who.int)
20222
  • Conclusions of the 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting, 2022. (ilo.org)
  • Students in the Pacific (including Tonga) selected under New Zealand's scholarship program in 2019, 2020, and 2021 may be able to start studying in New Zealand in 2022. (matangitonga.to)
Viti Levu4
  • This topographic image shows Viti Levu, the largest island in the group. (nasa.gov)
  • Suva is the capital of the Republic of Fiji, located on the shores of Viti Levu, the largest island in the Fijian archipelago. (msccruises.com)
  • Here, you'll marvel at Viti Levu island 's exotic flora and fauna before arriving at Koromakawa village. (msccruises.com)
  • The population occupies around one-third of the 332 islands and is concentrated on the two largest, Viti Levu (10 429 square kilometres) and Vanua Levu (5556 square kilometres), with the nation's capital, Suva, located on Viti Levu. (who.int)
20201
  • According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), its 14 Pacific Developing Member Countries (PMDCs) were quick to respond to the global health crisis in 2020 by declaring states of emergency, drawing up contingency plans, implementing health protocols, closing borders and undertaking mass. (pina.com.fj)
Centre3
  • The opening of the first ever Pacific Delegation Assembly was held at St Therese Retreat Centre, Le. (bosco.link)
  • Many in the Pacific are uneasy at being thrust to the centre of a geopolitical tussle between China and US allies. (ndtv.com)
  • In August 2019, our Director, Jonathan Liberman, and Regional Coordinator for the Pacific, Daiana Buresova, met with staff from the Australian High Commission in Suva, Fiji to discuss the workshops to be held there and hear what has been achieved by McCabe Centre alumni in the region. (who.int)
Kiribati6
  • Fourth, the United States does not maintain embassies in the Pacific island nations of Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • Kiribati has announced it will push ahead with its withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum, delivering a damaging blow to the regional body on the eve of its most important meeting in years. (abc.net.au)
  • Officials were hoping the meeting would allow leaders to heal a rancorous leadership dispute which has threatened to split the forum, after Micronesian nations - including Kiribati - accused other Pacific countries of breaking a 'gentleman's agreement' to hand the Secretary-General position to their candidate. (abc.net.au)
  • The Suva Agreement was signed by several Pacific nations but did not include Kiribati. (abc.net.au)
  • However, Kiribati wasn't part of that pact and now President Taneti Maamau has written a lengthy letter to Mr Puna, declaring that his country cannot sign the Suva agreement and that it will pull out of the forum. (abc.net.au)
  • Kiribati had become increasingly isolated from other Micronesian nations and had recently rejected several overtures from Pacific Island countries to try and heal the breach. (abc.net.au)
Cook Islands and Niue5
  • The U.S. also pledged to recognize the Cook Islands and Niue as sovereign states, following appropriate consultations. (voanews.com)
  • While both Cook Islands and Niue have full constitutional independence from New Zealand and act as independent countries, the U.S. considered them as self-governing territories and has not established formal diplomatic relations. (voanews.com)
  • The White House also announced plans to recognize the Cook Islands and Niue as sovereign states, after "appropriate consultations. (foxcarolina.com)
  • Meg Keen, the director of the Pacific Islands program for the Australia-based Lowy Institute, said the recognition means the Cook Islands and Niue would be eligible for some of the U.S. funding announced by Biden on Thursday. (foxcarolina.com)
  • The United States will recognize the Cook Islands and Niue as sovereign states, following appropriate consultations. (ucsb.edu)
Niue1
Tonga4
  • Tonga is providing further input over a five-day workshop to help develop the regional 2050 strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, which aims to ensure Pacific people will lead free, healthy and productive lives. (matangitonga.to)
  • Two new Vice Presidents of USP , Dr Giulio Masasso Paunga of Tonga and Dr Dilawar Grewal, were appointed by the Executive Committee of the University of the South Pacific on February 24. (matangitonga.to)
  • King Tupou VI of Tonga, the 20th Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific, conferred certificates, diplomas and degrees earned by 713 graduating students at the Laucala Campus, on Friday, 6 September, 2013. (matangitonga.to)
  • Tongan graduates, including over 40 students who received their Masters of Business Administration, celebrated their graduation from the University of the South Pacific Tonga Campus, today Friday, July 26, when HM King Tupou VI was installed as the 20th Chancellor of the University. (matangitonga.to)
Marshall Islands11
  • As lawmakers remained occupied with averting a federal government shutdown just hours before a midnight deadline, the Compact of Free Association (Cofa) pact that had steered ties between Washington and the Marshall Islands for decades expired on 30 September. (pina.com.fj)
  • Earlier this month, the Marshall Islands suspended talks with American officials about renewing the two countries' strategic partnership, protesting what it perceives as the U.S. failure to address the health and environmental impacts from U.S. nuclear testing in the region during the 1940s and 1950s. (voanews.com)
  • Many on the Marshall Islands believed a U.S. settlement of $150 million agreed to in the 1980s fell short of addressing the nuclear legacy. (voanews.com)
  • The United States remains committed to addressing the Republic of the Marshall Islands' ongoing environmental, public health concerns, and other welfare concerns," said the Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership. (voanews.com)
  • While, from a U.S. perspective, ongoing negotiations on grant funding under the Compact of Free Association do not concern the nuclear issue, the Marshall Islands see the negotiations as an opportunity to press its case," said Brian Harding, a senior expert on Southeast Asia for the U.S. Institute of Peace. (voanews.com)
  • The Marshall Islands, Palau and Micronesia are so-called Freely Associated States (FAS) that had signed treaties with the United States. (voanews.com)
  • Third, negotiations to renew the compacts of free association with Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the Federated States of Micronesia have been dragging on for years. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • The Marshall Islands this month suspended talks to renew its security partnership with the U.S., citing the longstanding impact of U.S. nuclear testing in the area some 70 years ago. (foxcarolina.com)
  • It stated that the U.S. was "committed to addressing the Republic of the Marshall Islands' ongoing environmental, public health concerns, and other welfare concerns" and "to the safe removal and disposal of unexploded ordnance. (foxcarolina.com)
  • Among the broad strategy aims laid out by the Biden administration in the document are expanding the number of U.S. diplomatic missions from six to nine across the Pacific and completing work to renew strategic partnership agreements with the Pacific Island nations of Palau, Micronesia and the Marshall Islands that are set to soon expire. (foxcarolina.com)
  • Compacts of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau have formed a bedrock of U.S.-Pacific cooperation for nearly four decades. (ucsb.edu)
Synod1
  • The FCBCO preparatory event, Our Ocean Home, being held from November 28 to 30, will feature a welcome address from FCBCO president Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of Suva, who has previously called for a Synod on the ocean. (cathnews.com)
Nation's1
  • The Pacific island nation's economy is performing strongly but faces growing headwinds. (nzherald.co.nz)
Micronesia1
  • Most observers expected the agreement to be endorsed by leaders in Suva this week, allowing Secretary-General Henry Puna to stay in the job while ensuring his replacement would come from Micronesia. (abc.net.au)
Caledonia2
Countries and Territories3
  • The Pacific Community (SPC) is deploying a team of health experts from the Public Health Division to support requests made by Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs), to assist with its COVID-19 preparedness and response. (spc.int)
  • It has national focal points and coordinating bodies known as National Liaison Units (NLUs) in 24 countries and territories throughout the Pacific. (piango.org)
  • AIM: To assess the progress on the implementation of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) related policies and legislations in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). (bvsalud.org)
Indo Pacific6
  • Biden added that new U.S. assistance is aimed at ensuring "an Indo Pacific region that's free and open, one that is stable and prosperous, and resilient and secure. (voanews.com)
  • Rather than get drawn into a political blame game over the harrowing scenes the world is watching on TV, we believe it is far more important for the United States to immediately take steps to shore up its alliances and diplomatic standing, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • Second, one of the key rationales for ending combat operations in Afghanistan was to focus on great-power competition in the Indo-Pacific. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • These steps would send a quiet but unmistakable message to Washington's friends and adversaries in the Indo-Pacific region that the United States remains a faithful partner. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • A great deal of history of our world is going to be written in the Indo-Pacific over the coming years and decades," Biden said at the start of a meeting with island leaders at the State Department. (foxcarolina.com)
  • This strategy is an addendum to the Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States and will align with the Pacific Islands Forum's 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. (ucsb.edu)
United Nations4
  • A new report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today delves into the current evidence of trafficking, risk areas, and frameworks and responses to human trafficking in the Pacific Island countries. (pina.com.fj)
  • Turaganiwai thanked the staff of the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry, United Nations Development Programme, and International School Suva for joining them in cleaning the Suva foreshore. (fijivillage.com)
  • UNITED NATIONS, Dec 7 2017 (IPS) - The four Pacific Island nations who are amongst the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) may be falling behind in meeting energy access targets because they are too busy devoting resources towards climate change. (ipsnews.net)
  • In an interview with IPS, a spokesperson from the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) said that Pacific Island LDC's face unique barriers to energy access compared to their landlocked counterparts. (ipsnews.net)
Fijian2
  • It will also include insights from theologians, scientists and First Nations people from the Asia-Pacific region, including international environmentalist Dr Jeremy Hills, Fijian personality Ratu Manoa Rasigatale, and ACU Senior Lecturer Dr Sandie Cornish. (cathnews.com)
  • As you sail towards the island, enjoy breathtaking views of the Fijian archipelago before arriving at the coral reef at Beqa Lagoon . (msccruises.com)
Vanuatu7
  • Thousands of kilometres away from the Pacific, an oil rig in the North Sea operates under the flag of Vanuatu. (pina.com.fj)
  • Despite this, Pradhan did make special mention of Vanuatu, stating that it's the "only Pacific Island LDC that's shown significant improvement in development of renewable energy. (ipsnews.net)
  • UNICEF is transporting supplies by boat to reach some communities, including to those on Santo and Pentecost, two of the most affected islands in Vanuatu. (unicef.org)
  • Vanuatu has declared a state of emergency as Category 4 Cyclone Kevin brings gale-force winds and heavy rain to the Pacific island, which has also been shaken by two earthquakes in the last week. (gdacs.org)
  • Vanuatu, a nation of 13 major islands in the southwestern Pacific, has already been ravaged by Cyclone. (gdacs.org)
  • L'alerte pré-cyclonique, décidée en raison du passage du cyclone Kevin au Vanuatu , a été levée samedi matin sur l'ensemble de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. (gdacs.org)
  • Vanuatu and Nauru sent representatives, and Australia, New Zealand and the secretary-general of the Pacific Island Forum sent observers, according to the White House. (foxcarolina.com)
Cosmopolitan cities2
  • From unspoiled islands to cosmopolitan cities, Westerdam will spend the season Down Under, while Koningsdam and Zaandam each offer a longer Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific and Hawaii. (breakingtravelnews.com)
  • One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the South Pacific, Suva is a vibrant hub of colour and culture. (msccruises.com)
Compacts of Free Association1
  • Under the soon-to-expire treaties known as Compacts of Free Association, the three Pacific Island nations receive grant aid and security guarantees from the U.S. government. (voanews.com)
COVID7
  • SPC is a member of the Pacific Humanitarian Pathway on COVID-19 (PHP-C), which provides regional leadership, direction, and coordination to enable the provision of medical and humanitarian assistance from regional and international organisations in a timely, safe, effective, and equitable manner. (spc.int)
  • A low-cost emergency care ventilator that can be used in local hospitals to assist with the COVID -19 pandemic, has been developed by engineering students and staff at the University of the South Pacific ( USP ) in Fiji. (matangitonga.to)
  • New cases of COVID -19 in Fiji yesterday have led health officials to announce a full lockdown of Suva and Nausori starting 11:00pm Friday, 14 May up to 4:00am Tuesday, 18 May. (matangitonga.to)
  • Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have invoked the Biketawa Declaration, to collectively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic as a major crisis to The Blue Pacific - its peoples, wellbeing and economies. (forumsec.org)
  • As an immediate priority, Forum Foreign Ministers met virtually yesterday to establish a Pacific Humanitarian Pathway on COVID-19, following two weeks of consultation with senior officials, regional agencies and development agencies through the Forum. (forumsec.org)
  • The Pacific Humanitarian Pathway on COVID-19 (PHP-C), under the Biketawa Declaration is the Region's mechanism that will provide the enabling political environment and commitment to expedite assistance and cooperation between member countries in preparing for and responding to COVID-19, by enabling the provision of medical and humanitarian assistance from regional, international and development partners in a timely, safe, effective and equitable manner. (forumsec.org)
  • It is with this agreement by our Leaders to invoke the Biketawa Declaration that we gather, albeit virtually, to consider the proposal for a Pacific Humanitarian Pathway for COVID-19. (forumsec.org)
Programme1
  • PFIP is a Pacific-wide programme helping low-income households gain access to quality and affordable financial services and financial education. (uncdf.org)
Organization2
  • The Pacific Islands of Non-Government Organization (PIANGO) is the regional network of national umbrella NGOs. (piango.org)
  • The funding will support our core Knowledge Hub activities of research and knowledge-sharing, a workshop to share lessons from Australia's defence of tobacco plain packaging in the World Trade Organization, and three regional tobacco control workshops in the Pacific aimed at deepening the legal knowledge, expertise and skills of government lawyers and policymakers to improve health outcomes in the Pacific region. (who.int)
20171
  • The 2017 Vodafone Fiji FACT sees a Suva side that has on paper a very strong and talented set of players. (fijisun.com.fj)
20161
  • Between 2015 and 2016, FPCL spent more than F$305,000 (USD 144,000) in removing two derelict vessels from the Suva harbour, the MV Tovuto and the MV Sea Love . (indepthnews.info)
Tuvalu2
  • Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Hon. Kausea Natano. (forumsec.org)
  • Never before has the full Forum Membership simultaneously been in crisis," said the Honourable Kausea Natano, Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of Tuvalu. (forumsec.org)
Partnerships for Prosperity1
  • At the political level, Cook Islands hopes that with the endorsement of the Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity, this will provide a political prioritisation mechanism that is driven by Members to chorale new financing and partnerships. (forumsec.org)
Zealand5
  • A two-way, quarantine free, travel bubble between New Zealand and the Cook Islands started today with the first flight to Rarotonga leaving Auckland this morning. (matangitonga.to)
  • The Regional Office in Bangkok supports work in very different countries, from Afghanistan to the Pacific Islands and from Mongolia to New Zealand. (ilo.org)
  • Three Holland America Line ships are set to explore the lush landscapes and natural wonders of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. (breakingtravelnews.com)
  • Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific are iconically beautiful locations, but they have so much more to offer which is why they remain high on the bucket list of travelers who are looking to see the world with the ease of a cruise," said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line's chief commercial officer. (breakingtravelnews.com)
  • Ranging from 43 to 58 days, Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Collectors' Voyages are perfect for avid explorers seeking a more extensive cruise experience. (breakingtravelnews.com)
Navua River1
  • Some of the places of interest listed on Suva City Guide include Fiji Museum, Navua River, Mount Tomanivi, Thurston Gardens, Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve, National Stadium, Nukulau, and Albert Park. (farebuzz.com)
Officials1
  • The Pacific ACP Trade Officials meeting began today in Suva. (pina.com.fj)
Biden7
  • On Thursday, on the second day of the historic summit, U.S. President Joe Biden announced more than $810 million in expanded programs to aid the Pacific Islands. (voanews.com)
  • Biden will appoint a first-ever U.S. envoy to the regional Pacific Islands Forum. (voanews.com)
  • The security of America, quite frankly, and the world depends on your security, and the security of the Pacific Islands," Biden said during remarks to the Pacific leaders at the State Department. (voanews.com)
  • WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden on Thursday told visiting leaders from more than a dozen Pacific Island countries that the U.S. was committed to bolstering its presence in their region and becoming a more collaborative partner as they face the "existential threat" of climate change. (foxcarolina.com)
  • Biden delivered his remarks as his administration unveiled its Pacific strategy, an outline of the White House's plan to assist the region's leaders on pressing issues like climate change, maritime security and protecting the area from overfishing. (foxcarolina.com)
  • to that end, President Biden announced a slate of ambitious initiatives to meet Pacific priorities. (ucsb.edu)
  • The Biden-Harris Administration has launched the first-ever U.S. Pacific Partnership Strategy for the Pacific Islands. (ucsb.edu)
University of the4
  • The University of the South Pacific ( USP ) commenced its academic year yesterday February 17, 2014 with more than 40 nationalities represented on campus, a melting pot of cultures and peoples. (matangitonga.to)
  • Also outsource mailroom services The University of the South Pacific (USP) will undertake a major restructure of its. (fijisun.com.fj)
  • Josefa Babitu is a final year journalism student at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva, Fiji Islands. (indepthnews.info)
  • The Administration will work with Congress to commit $5M to establish a fellowship program in partnership with the University of the South Pacific and premier universities in the United States, such as the University of Hawaii and University of California Santa Barbara. (ucsb.edu)
Samoa2
  • Pati Ioane, SDB Leauvaa, Samoa, 16 January 2019 --The day that we, the Pacific Delegation, have been dreaming of has finally arrived. (bosco.link)
  • Peter Duc Nguyen, SDB Savaii, Samoa, 20 October 2018 -- To help young boys take a closer glance at Salesian life and find vocations for the Congregation, specifically for the Pacific Delegation, t. (bosco.link)
Territories1
Sustainable Development4
  • The Pacific Community has been supporting sustainable development in the Pacific, through science, knowledge and innovation since 1947. (spc.int)
  • The meeting brings together Pacific members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to discuss sustainable development issues as well as cooperation and engagement with the European Union. (pina.com.fj)
  • PIANGO was formally established in 1991 to assist Pacific NGOs to initiate collective action, give voice to their concerns and work collaboratively with other development actors for just and sustainable development. (piango.org)
  • Due to this, Pacific Islands have focused less on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 (energy access) and more on those such as SDG13 (climate action), SDG14 (oceans) and SDG15 (terrestrial ecosystem). (ipsnews.net)
Climate Resilience2
  • Among the new initiatives the White House announced are plans to ask Congress to appropriate $600 million over 10 years to support economic development, promote climate resilience efforts for Pacific fisheries and more. (foxcarolina.com)
  • The program will offer rising leaders in the Pacific Islands the opportunity to gain expertise in natural resource economics and management, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, renewable energy development, water security and waste management. (ucsb.edu)
20243
  • Micronesian leaders abandon demands for the current secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum to step down immediately, allowing him to serve out his term until 2024. (abc.net.au)
  • In October 2024 Westerdam sails a westwardly South Pacific crossing, followed by the iconic Australia Circumnavigation. (breakingtravelnews.com)
  • Zaandam's "Tales of the South Pacific" in September 2024 is from Vancouver, Canada, to San Diego, California, or roundtrip San Diego, while Koningsdam's "Hawaii, Tahiti and Marquesas" in February 2025 is roundtrip from San Diego. (breakingtravelnews.com)
Islanders3
  • The overall prevalence of HIV/AIDS among Pacific islanders was between 1 to 14 percent. (scirp.org)
  • This is an exciting time for financial inclusion in the Pacific, with policymakers, financial service providers, and other interested stakeholders making concerted efforts to ensure appropriate and relevant products for Pacific Islanders. (uncdf.org)
  • PFIP aims to add one million Pacific Islanders to the formal financial sector by 2019 by spearheading policy and regulatory initiatives, facilitating access to appropriate financial services and delivery channels and by strengthening financial competencies and consumer empowerment. (uncdf.org)
Auckland1
  • Optique Eyecare started in Suva and expanded to Auckland this year. (nzherald.co.nz)
Kava1
  • The Pacific Island countries await the support of Codex to develop a codex Regional Quality Standard for kava. (fijisun.com.fj)
Talanoa3
  • In the spirit of synodality modelled by Pope Francis and inspired by the experiences of what many cultures in the Pacific Ocean known as vei-talanoa, we invite consecrated and lay women and men, young people, ecumenical networks, and ecclesial regional networks from all over the world to this historic conference," Archbishop Chong said. (cathnews.com)
  • The British High Commission in Suva, the Pacific Island Forum and the UNDP hosted a talanoa on Climate Finance Effectiveness. (pina.com.fj)
  • At the talanoa Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna highlighted that Pacific Island Countries need adaptation action now and with that comes the need for substantial financial flows. (pina.com.fj)
Formally1
  • He also suggested that his country was never formally consulted about the Suva Agreement and that the peak Micronesian body of leaders - the Micronesian Presidents Summit - never gave it formal endorsement. (abc.net.au)
SIDS2
  • sons learned from their experience may assist small island They have similar climates, and both countries have developing states (SIDS) in WHO's Western Pacific Region. (who.int)
  • SIDS in the Western Pacific Region, such as Fiji, 6 in that tourism is a major income generator for Maldives and to Maldives and Trinidad and Tobago are SIDS. (who.int)
Heads1
  • but as we are all too familiar in the Pacific, the effectiveness of our systems depends on the personalities who lead these very systems - in essence our Heads of CROP agencies. (forumsec.org)
China's6
  • Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China's push for a wide-ranging regional security pact Monday, amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing's orbit. (ndtv.com)
  • As an enticement, Beijing is offering millions of dollars in financial assistance, the prospect of a potentially lucrative China-Pacific islands free trade agreement and access to China's vast market of 1.4 billion people. (ndtv.com)
  • Speaking from Suva, Wang made the face-saving announcement that the 10 countries had agreed to memorandums of understanding on China's "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative. (ndtv.com)
  • Washington's plan to deepen diplomatic engagement with the Pacific comes as concerns grow about China's expanding influence in the region. (voanews.com)
  • Kiribati's decision will weaken the forum at a critical time, with the region facing intensifying strategic competition and grappling with disagreements about how to deal with China's increasingly ambitious push to expand ties with Pacific nations. (abc.net.au)
  • The president addressed the leaders who gathered in Washington for a summit as the White House looks to improve relations in the Pacific amid growing U.S. concern about China's growing military and economic influence. (foxcarolina.com)
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  • Over a tonne of rubbish was collected along the shoreline from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services to the Helipad next to the Suva Bowling Club during the clean up campaign hosted by the Pacific Oceans Litter Youth Project for World Oceans Day. (fijivillage.com)
  • Pacific Oceans Litter Youth Project Co-founder, Suzanne Turaganiwai says they mostly found food takeaway packs along the Suva foreshore. (fijivillage.com)
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  • The Pacific Islands Forum is an opportunity to address this widening gap in development. (nzherald.co.nz)
  • The Biketawa Declaration recognises that in time of crises, all actions must be taken on the basis that all members of the Forum are part of the Pacific Islands extended family. (forumsec.org)
  • The PHP-C will be overseen by Forum Foreign Ministers, supported by a Regional Taskforce of Forum Members, the Pacific Community (SPC), the Forum Secretariat and relevant CROP agencies, the World Health Organisation and other relevant UN agencies, and regional law enforcement and legal agencies. (forumsec.org)
  • Your privacy and your personal data is important to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. (forumsec.org)
  • The AUSPAC consortium, made up of Neptune Pacific Line, Pacific Direct Line, Pacific Forum Line and Sofrana Unilines. (fijisun.com.fj)
  • President Taneti Maamau says Kirbati has withdrawn from the Pacific Islands Forum. (abc.net.au)
  • Its withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum may also see it draw closer to China. (abc.net.au)
  • The Pacific Disability Forum is supported by the Australian Government. (pacificdisability.org)
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  • Discover rich history, vibrant art, and indulge in island paradise. (imaginecruising.co.uk)
  • With its blend of Pacific island culture, bustling markets, and colonial history, it's a city that invites you to embrace the vibrant spirit of the South Pacific. (imaginecruising.co.uk)
  • Tauranga, a vibrant harbor town where Pacific waves meet bustling streets. (imaginecruising.co.uk)
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  • Colourful markets, historic sites, and idyllic beaches create a delightful South Pacific getaway. (imaginecruising.co.uk)
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  • China is offering to radically ramp up its activities in the South Pacific, directly challenging the influence of the United States and its allies in the strategically vital region. (ndtv.com)
  • As a region, we have come together to develop the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent. (forumsec.org)
  • Pacific islands are experiencing unprecedented sea level rise… Saltwater intrusion into freshwater lenses can cause sever drinking water scarcity in the region. (ipsnews.net)
  • This is especially true in the Pacific region, where gathering data in areas with low population density spread over large distances is physically challenging and costly. (uncdf.org)
  • These challenges demand renewed U.S. engagement across the full Pacific Islands region. (foxcarolina.com)
  • Similar to island nations in the Western Pacific Region, they are prone to natural disasters and so engage in planning and preparedness activities on an ongoing basis. (who.int)
  • Lessons learned from the experience of Maldives and Trinidad and Tobago could serve as a model for other small island developing states, including those in the Western Pacific Region. (who.int)
  • In our latest podcast episode of “On Human Rights” we spoke with Sabira Coelho about the topic of the right of people that are, and can potentially be, displaced in the context of the Pacific region. (lu.se)
  • The planned tobacco control workshops will help build on the momentum of our Pacific International Legal Training Course (ILTC) alumni, who have made great strides to reduce the non-communicable disease burden and improve health outcomes in the region through the effective use of law. (who.int)
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  • The funding was first announced ahead of the Pacific Health Ministers' Meeting in French Polynesia. (who.int)
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  • Pacific leaders are starting to arrive in Rarotonga for the annual meeting. (nzherald.co.nz)
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  • The first-ever United States-Pacific Island Country Summit marks a new milestone in U.S.-Pacific cooperation. (ucsb.edu)
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  • Guests have extra time ashore with overnights at Honolulu, Hawaii, and Papeete, Tahiti, as well as late-night departures from Honolulu and Suva, Fiji. (breakingtravelnews.com)
  • Pacific Island mental health and substance abuse : a supplement to A reevaluation of health services in U.S.-Associated Pacific Island Jurisdictions, 1989 / prepared by School of Public Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, April 1991. (who.int)
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  • The United States and Pacific leaders have reached an 11-point Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership as Washington hosts its first summit with leaders from Pacific Island nations. (voanews.com)
  • As an outcome of the Summit, the President and Pacific leaders issued the Declaration on U.S.-Pacific Partnership, a forward-looking vision statement reflecting our shared commitment to expand and deepen our cooperation in the years ahead. (ucsb.edu)
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  • This systematic review study is carried out to assess the prevalence, determinants, and risk factors of HIV/AIDS in Pacific countries. (scirp.org)
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