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Drua debut takes coach Byrne full circle

Mick Byrne has soaked up his return to Sydney as Fijian Drua head coach, more than 30 years after playing his final VFL game for the Swans.

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By introducing the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, Super Rugby 2022 centres the Pacific

The competition has been re-branded as 'Super Rugby Pacific' and will feature a Fijian side, as well as Moana Pasifika, representing players from Samoa and Tonga, as well as other Pacific islands.

ABC News

Contentious leader's exit plan leaves obstacles on path to Pacific unity

While Micronesia seems set to stay in the prestigious Pacific forum, some are concerned about whether the 'chaotic' announcement will hold.

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Ukraine crisis: US is prepared for Russian ‘aggression’, warns Blinken

Secretary of state was speaking during trip to Fiji as the US seeks to stem China’s influence in the Pacific region

The Guardian - UK

Blinken Says US Prepared for Russian Diplomacy or Aggression on Ukraine

US ecretary of State Antony Blinken said he will speak to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday, and that Washington was prepared for either diplomacy or "aggression" from Moscow over the crisis in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will speak on Saturday as…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter Chinese influence

Nadi (Fiji) (AFP) - The United States will re-establish an embassy in the Solomon Islands, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday, in an effort to counter China's influence in the politically troubled Pacific island.

AFP

Fiji leader Bainimarama a no-show for visit by top US diplomat

Nadi (Fiji) (AFP) - Fiji's prime minister failed to appear Saturday for the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, leaving questions about his health to fester after going to Australia in January for cardiac surgery.

AFP

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US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy after 29 years

Nadi (Fiji) (AFP) - The United States plans to re-establish an embassy in the Solomon Islands, a senior State Department official said Saturday, as Washington seeks to beef up its presence in a region where China is rapidly expanding its influence.

AFP

U.S. plans Solomon Islands embassy in push to counter China

The United States will open an embassy in the Solomon Islands, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday as he committed more diplomatic and security resources into the Pacific as a counter to China's drive for greater influence.

Reuters

Micronesia to temporarily rescind withdrawal from Pacific forum

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) will temporarily rescind its withdrawal from the Pacific's main political forum, the country's foreign ministry said on Saturday, hours ahead of a visit of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Fiji.

Reuters

Elon Musk helping restore internet to Tonga, officials say

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is trying to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after a volcanic eruption and tsunami cut off the South Pacific nation more than three weeks ago, according to officials, while repairs on an undersea cable are proving more difficult than first thought

The Independent UK

Blinken to meet Pacific islands leaders balancing China and west

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders that Washington and its allies are committed to providing security and COVID vaccines, as China steps up its aid and influence in the region.

Reuters

Fijian women added to boost Super W season

The Fijiana Drua will play in this season's Super W tournament as the Australian women's rugby competition follows the men in expanding into the Pacific.

AAP

Would you go to a kava bar? Producers of the psychoactive drink want a mainstream market

The rules around kava sales in Australia are changing, and those who rely on the ancient drink for income are hoping it can find a mainstream market.

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Blinken seeks to keep pressure on China in trip to Australia and Fiji

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to push back on “aggression and coercion” in the Indo-Pacific region during a trip to Australia and Fiji next week, a sign the administration is keeping China high on its agenda even as it finds itself focused on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

The Conversation

Rebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from Fiji after the devastation of Cyclone Winston

While news from Tonga is still disrupted following the massive undersea eruption and tsunami on January 15, it’s clear the island nation has suffered significant damage to housing stock and infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

COVID endangers fragile health systems in Pacific nations: Report

Palau and Fiji have high vaccination rates allowing it to contain virus but countries like Solomon Islands lag behind.

The Conversation

Laws governing undersea cables have hardly changed since 1884 – Tonga is a reminder they need modernising

Since the catastrophic volcanic eruption on January 16, Tonga has been largely cut off from the world due to a break in the undersea cable that links Tonga with Fiji (and from there with the world). A complete fix may take weeks.

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ABC News

Tonga crisis prompts aid organisations to call for cash, warn physical donations could delay critical relief

Generous and well-intentioned donations of food and other goods may hinder vital aid getting to people in need in Tonga, humanitarian organisations warn.

Al Jazeera

‘Much remains unknown’: Tonga still cut off by volcanic eruption

Communications to Tonga remain largely severed, as scientists warn of the risk of more eruptions.

AFP

Fiji's Nayacalevu 'will get vaccinated' after Covid-19 law adpotion

Paris (AFP) - Stade Francais' Fiji centre Waisea Nayacaleuv "will get vaccinated" club president Thomas Lombard said on Monday hours after French authorities passed a law requiring a jab against Covid-19 to enter sporting stadia.

The Guardian - US

Tonga: tsunami floods streets and cuts communication after undersea volcano erupts

Warnings issued for Australia, Alaska, Hawaii and US west coast as waves observed in Tonga, American Samoa and Fiji

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