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Whipps: China using economic coercion to influence Palau's relationship with Taiwan
Marianas Variety
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Surangel Whipps Jr. KOROR (RNZ Pacific/Pacnews) — Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. claims China is “weaponizing tourism” in a bid to get the island nation to sever its ties with Taiwan. Whipps said he has been told by Beijing “the sky is the...
China using economic coercion to influence Palau’s relationship with Taiwan –…
Pacific News Service
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Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is “weaponising tourism” in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan. Whipps said he has been told by Beijing “the sky is the limit” if they ditch their association with Taipei. “At...
China using economic coercion to influence Palau's relationship with Taiwan - Palau leader
RNZ
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August 14, 2024
Downtown Koror, Palau's largest city. Photo: RNZ Pacific Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr claims China is "weaponising tourism" in a bid to get the nation to sever its ties with Taiwan. Whipps said he has been told by Beijing "the sky is the...
Fiji PM Rabuka meets with Tuvaluan PM Teo
Pacific News Service
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In the spirit of the Pacific Vuvale, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka today received a courtesy call from his counterpart, Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Feleti Teo. In their first meeting, the two leaders...
PM meets with Tuvalu counterpart
FBC News
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[Source: Fiji Government / Facebook] Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka received a courtesy call from his counterpart from Tuvalu, Feleti Teo. In their first meeting, Prime Minister Rabuka reaffirmed Fiji’s support on...
Women’s business leadership is growing in the Pacific, but significant gender gaps persist- PSDI
Island Times
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August 2, 2024
(SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ) – The proportion of women in business leadership in the Pacific is steadily increasing, but persistent barriers slow the ideal rate of progress, according to a new report published today by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s)...
Samoa Leads in Women in Business Leadership—PSDI
Talamua
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August 2, 2024
Sydney, Australia – 02 August 2024 – The proportion of women in business leadership in Samoa is well above the global and regional average, according to a new report published 01 August by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB’s) Pacific Private...
Women’s Business Leadership Is Growing In The Pacific, But Significant Gender Gaps Persist - PSDI
Scoop
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Thursday, 1 August 2024, 7:21 pm Press Release: Pacific PSDI (SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - 1 August 2024) - The proportion of women in business leadership in the Pacific is steadily increasing, but persistent barriers slow the ideal rate of progress,...
Pacific Islands host first Plastic Dialogue in Tuvalu
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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August 8, 2024
A groundbreaking Plastic Dialogue took place yesterday during the Fourth Clean Pacific Roundtable, aiming to tackle the pressing issue of plastic pollution. Organised by the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) through...
NASA-UN partnership gauges sea level threat to Tuvalu
Pacific News Service
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The dangers of rising sea levels are perhaps nowhere more stark than the island nation of Tuvalu in the South Pacific: increased coastal flooding, worsening storm damage, and more threats to come. To help Tuvalu and other low-lying island nations...
Why over a third of this nation's citizens want to migrate to Australia
SBS
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More than one third of people in Tuvalu want to apply for an Australian visa, as the tiny Pacific nation faces rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change. The federal government opened an inaugural ballot on 16 June that allows...
New economic prospects needed for 'chameleon' Nauru
Hunter Valley News
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July 26, 2024
"(Nauru) is a similar population to Tuvalu and discussions about options are occurring, that could involve increasing labor mobility, improving banking facilities, extending connectivity, and of course, investment in climate resilience.
US May Ban Entry to Citizens of 36 More States: Rubio Memo
Asia Financial
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June 16, 2025
The Trump administration is considering scaling up its travel restrictions and could potentially ban citizens from 36 more countries from entering the United States – including two more from Asia: Cambodia and Bhutan. Earlier this month, the...
New economic prospects needed for ‘chameleon’ Nauru
Michael West Media
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July 26, 2024
By day, Nauru’s gravel Linkbelt Oval is dotted with groups of young people playing the country’s national sport – Australian rules – in the searing heat. Just after nightfall, hundreds of cars roll up for another Nauruan pastime, bingo. Under a...
Trump Administration To Expand Travel Ban to 36 More Nations, Citing Security and Fraud Concerns
[your]NEWS
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June 16, 2025
Dozens of countries face new U.S. travel restrictions amid heightened scrutiny over identity documents, visa overstays, and national security risks. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Trump administration will extend its travel ban to an additional 36...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
FEATURE | The development of Fiji’s maritime force
The Fiji Times
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July 12, 2025
THE establishment of the Fiji Navy Squadron of the Royal Fiji Military Forces included the incorporation of naval traditional beliefs observed by the Royal Navy and Fijian traditional seafarers during the colonial era. Defender of the sea The term...
Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to US travel ban: Memo
The Hindu Business Line
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June 15, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump stands with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Nations at risk of full or partial bans include Nigeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda, Syria, and Bhutan. Affected governments have been given 60 days to address U.S. concerns...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Collaborators by Omission: Fiji Media’s Complicity in Illegal Appointment of Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. When future generations ask HOW this was allowed to fester in plain sight - the watchdogs chose to SLEEP
Fiji Leaks
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July 2, 2025
Let us be specific. Not a single mainstream media outlet investigated the highly questionable appointment of Barbara Malimali as Acting Commissioner of FICAC. None asked what qualified her. None reported that she had been barred from practising in...