New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within the pre-eminent regional grouping.
At his first press conference...
Fiji records highest daily total of 279 COVID-19 cases and reports four deaths
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections with 279 cases reported Wednesday.
The ministry has also reported four deaths attributed to...
Fiji’s virus spike ‘wake-up call’ for Pacific Islands: Red Cross
The Red Cross called for faster vaccine rollouts in vulnerable Pacific island nations Wednesday as a record Covid-19 surge threatens to overload Fiji's health...
COVID-19 Fiji: Infections total 279 today; highest daily total in current outbreak with four...
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections as of 8am today with 279 cases reported this evening.
Ministry of Health and...
Court decision on legality of FAST swearing-in next Monday
Samoa Supreme Court’s decision on the legality of the swearing in ceremony performed by the FAST Party on 24 May 2021 in a tent...
Churches warn against misuse of theology to prevent Covid-19 vaccination and protocols
- Pacific churches have called on Christian leaders not to take advantage of the COVID-19 situation in Fiji to manipulate Christians and proselytize.
In a...
PNG deputy PM Basil to face leadership tribunal
Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister and member for Bulolo, Sam Basil will be facing a leadership tribunal.
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika appointed the...
Former Oil Search boss Peter Botten says UBS ‘greedy’ on fees
Former Oil Search managing director Peter Botten has branded UBS “greedy” for the fees it charged on a deal in Papua New Guinea and...
Vanuatu government to file civil case today
The 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Vanuatu Government side who are subject to the ruling of Justice Oliver Saksak, will be filing...
Cook Islands to consider proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination from countries with “rampant” cases of the virus are a future consideration, says Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
“Our travel...
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U.S suspends foreign aid
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