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Tukuitonga says the world has much to learn from Pacific solutions before COP31

In a commentary released by the University of Auckland, Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga said the Pacific offers solutions, not only stories of vulnerability, as leaders meet in Fiji for pre-COP31 talks on climate and health.

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Professor Sir Collin Tukuitonga. Source: Simon Young/University of Auckland

Kiribati minister proposes climate fund window that repays islands after works are built

Kiribati's Minister for Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs has set out a proposal for an ex-post reimbursement window in multilateral climate funds, in an article published on the Devpolicy Blog.

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Pacific scholars press for faster climate action as pre-COP31 opens in Fiji

Pacific leaders and academics meeting at the University of the South Pacific called for faster climate action, better access to climate finance and recognition of island realities as pre-COP31 began in Fiji on 5 October.

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Solomon Water says it handed three water tanks to the Ziata landowning community at Noro, Western Province.

Politics

Solomon Water hands three water tanks to Ziata community at Noro

Solomon Water said it gave three tanks to the Ziata landowning community at Noro, Western Province, in recognition of the community's support.

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The new Communication and Aviation Complex Building at Honiara International Airport.

Politics

Ministry opens Communication and Aviation Complex at Honiara airport

The Ministry of Communication and Aviation said the new complex at Honiara International Airport was opened and handed over on 30 September 2026.

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File photo: A close-up of a Royal Solomon Islands Police Force shoulder patch on an officer's uniform.

Economy

Police investigate fatal crash at KG VI market

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force said its National Traffic Department is examining a crash at King George VI market in the early hours of 3 October 2026 in which a driver died.

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Teuila Hughes, doctoral candidate in Dance Studies at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

Culture and Arts

Dance scholar credits Suva childhood for research into Siva Samoa

Teuila Hughes, a doctoral candidate in Dance Studies at the University of Auckland, said her childhood in Fiji laid the foundations for her research into Siva Samoa, the university said.

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Economy

Ministry says beche-de-mer fishery closes on 31 October

The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources said the beche-de-mer fishery will be closed from Saturday, 31 October 2026.

2 Oct 2026 Politics

Transparency International asks Pacific governments to press for COP31 integrity rules

Ahead of the pre-COP in Fiji from 5 to 8 October, Transparency International said Pacific governments should push for independent ethics oversight, conflict-of-interest rules and disclosure of fossil fuel ties at COP31.

2 Oct 2026

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