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Indexed articles, last 90 days
283
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Oct 2, 2026
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Jul 5, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · By Pita Ligaiula -

    Fiji taro varieties show different levels of drought resilience | PINA (opens the original)

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    New research into seven Fijian taro varieties has found major differences in how the crop responds to drought, providing potential leads for developing taro that can withstand increasing water stress. The study found that while drought reduced plant growth across all seven varieties, Matadrala and Tausala ni Samoa suffered the largest losses in total plant biomass, while Tarova Damu and Tarova Vula showed more balanced responses under water-limited conditions. Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is a maj

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Pita Ligaiula -

    JAWS demands answers over reported seizure of Samoa journalist’s camera | PINA (opens the original)

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    The Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) is demanding answers over the reported removal of a Samoa Observer journalist’s camera and deletion of photographs taken while she was covering a public event. JAWS said it was “deeply disturbed” by the reported treatment of the journalist and called for the circumstances surrounding the incident to be properly established. “If the reports are accurate, JAWS considers these matters extremely serious,” the association said in a statement. JAWS

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Pita Ligaiula -

    U.S, Taiwan bring Pacific Disaster experts together in Auckland | PINA (opens the original)

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    The United States and Taiwan have brought Pacific disaster management experts together in Auckland to strengthen regional preparedness, coordination and response to natural disasters. The two governments, in collaboration with the East-West Centre, hosted the Disaster Management in the Pacific workshop on 29-30 September under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF). The workshop brought together government officials, policy experts and private sector representatives from Pacific Is

  4. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Pita Ligaiula -

    Fiji Electoral Commission tightens campaign rules ahead of the General Election | PINA (opens the original)

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    The Fiji Electoral Commission has adopted new campaign limitation rules restricting the use of State resources and government premises for election campaigning ahead of the General Election. The Campaign Limitations Rules 2026 were adopted on 24 September under Section 155(1) of the Electoral Act 2014 and will come into effect on 20 October. The rules set out what political parties, candidates, Members of Parliament and other electoral participants can and cannot do during the campaign period. A

  5. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · By Pita Ligaiula -

    Pacific must balance ocean protection with economic needs: Palau President Whipps | PINA (opens the original)

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    Palau President and Forum Chair Surangel Whipps Jr says Pacific countries must balance ocean conservation with economic development as they confront rising seas, extreme weather and growing pressure on marine resources. Whipps, who has led Palau since 2021 and was re-elected in 2024, told Earth.Org that Pacific nations needed to invest both in protecting their marine environment and developing industries that allow communities to benefit from ocean resources. “How do we, as Pacific Island countr

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