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Bezos Earth Fund invests $37.5M to accelerate Pacific-led ocean protection
Grants will safeguard 835,000 square miles (2.16 million km²) of ocean across 12 countries and territories Washington, D.C. — A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the...
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New Caledonia's Congress votes to postpone provincial elections
Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Walter Zweifel New Caledonia's Congress endorsed yet another postponement for the French Pacific territory's crucial provincial elections. The provincial elections date was already postponed twice: initially scheduled to be...
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From 'phenomenal' to 'grim': Traveller gives verdict on McDonald's across the world after visiting over 40 destinations
With over thousands of McDonald's across the world, there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in more than 100 countries. One traveller has visited 'at least 40' different McDonald's worldwide and has shared her take on some of them. From...
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Political turmoil in Paris creates rippling effects in New Caledonia's quest for independence
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Pacific Media Network
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When New Caledonia's President, Alcide Ponga, arrived in Honiara last week for his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM), the French government in Paris was facing a major crisis. The upheaval follows a confidence vote in the French...
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Bezos Earth Fund invests AUD57 million to accelerate Pacific-led ocean protection
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Pacific Community (SPC)
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Grants will safeguard 835,000 square miles (2.16 million km²) of ocean across 12 countries and territories WASHINGTON, D.C –A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the...
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PM Manele meets French envoy to Pacific
Port Moresby – Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele met with the French Ambassador to the Pacific and Permanent Representative to the Pacific Community, Her Excellency Ms. Veronique Roger-Lacan, for bilateral talks on the margins of regional...
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Pacific leaders reach agreement on big issues – but unity remains elusive
The Pacific Islands Forum wrapped up its annual leaders meeting last week with some significant agreements, including the launch of the region’s own climate financing facility, the endorsement of the Ocean of Peace declaration and policies on...
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PM Manele holds bilateral discussion with New Caledonia President
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele successfully held bilateral discussions with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and solidarity....
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PM MANELE HOLDS BILATERAL DISCUSSIONS WITH PRESIDENT OF NEW CALEDONIA
Prime Minister Honourable Jeremiah Manele, MP, held bilateral discussions this week with the President of New Caledonia, His Excellency Alcide Ponga, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and...
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Q&A: Interim VIU president says he wants to ‘turn VIU around’
Dennis Johnson, interim president of Vancouver Island University, says that he is focused on revamping the university’s business and organizational fundamentals to “turn around” the struggling institution. Photo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse....
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Forum Leaders push urgency on Maritime boundaries, Back BBNJ treaty ratification
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Pacific News Service
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Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to finalising all outstanding maritime boundaries and continental shelf submissions, calling the move critical to protecting sovereignty and resources in the face of rising seas....
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France has a rare opportunity to 'reinvent' itself through decolonisation in New Caledonia
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson in Honiara for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8-12 September 2025. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson is cautioning France not...
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New French PM Sébastien Lecornu triggers swift reactions in New Caledonia
Lecornu was in charge of matters related to a series of three self-determination referendums in New Caledonia. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur / Hans Lucas French President Emmanuel Macron's new choice for a prime minister has triggered immediate and...
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Business News | YuppTV Secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025
PRNewswire Atlanta [US], September 12: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is...
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Carrion crows can create, prepare, and use tools with great precision
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Humans often consider tool use a mark of intelligence. Yet many animals find creative ways to solve problems. A new study reveals how carrion crows – which seldom use tools in the wild – can learn to master them when trained. Their performance...
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New Caledonian roadway avoids difficult realignment following landslide
The impact of a landslide on a critical access road in New Caledonia’s rugged terrain could have been disastrous without the right technology. Constructing infrastructure in tropical regions requires particular expertise and care, especially if...
Owner: Chris Bland
New Caledonia confirmed as host of the 2028 Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture
The previous FestPAC was held in Hawaii in June 2024. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Tiana Haxton New Caledonia has been officially endorsed as the host of the 14th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC14) in 2028. This follows back-to-back meetings...
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Collapse of French Government to impact Forum debate on New Caledonia
SAMOA will soon begin a new chapter following the conclusion of the official count from last week’s general elections and the subsequent conveyance of the writ to the Head of State. Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa congratulated the winning...
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France has rare opportunity to avoid another 'bloodbath' - French Polynesia says
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson in Honiara for the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting from 8-12 September 2025. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson is cautioning France not...
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More uncertainty for New Caledonia as French government falls
The fall of the French government has cast more uncertainty for New Caledonia. Photo: AFP / Delphine Mayeur The fall of the French government following a vote of defiance against its Prime Minister François Bayrou has cast more uncertainty for New...
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