Treat Omicron seriously, Fiji Health Ministry warns
-Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong is concerned that people are not taking the new Omicron variant seriously.
Dr Fong said more than...
Malaita Premier Suidani reinforces autonomy survey pledge, queries presence of foreign military vessel
Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani again reinforced his government’s plan to carry out a survey seeking an autonomous government for his province.
In a public address...
Kiribati President reinforces integrity commitments at world forum
The world’s major anti-corruption conference began this week in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with Kiribati joining 152 other countries to advance the UN Convention against...
NZ Defence Force personnel return home as tensions ease
Some New Zealand military personnel deployed as part of the international assistance mission to the Solomon Islands have returned home early.
They will even be...
What’s the future of the regional peacekeeping response in Solomon Islands?
As the deadline looms for the regional peacekeepers who remain in Solomon Islands, there are questions on whether the police are up to the...
France invites drafts to revise New Caledonia’s statute
France's overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on the territory's new statute within the French...
Pacific elders urge Fiji PM to demand Australia for greater climate commitments
Former Pacific Island nations leaders said Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama to demand from Australia, in his capacity as the chair of the Pacific...
Pacific to benefit from Australia’s new Moderna vaccine facility
Australia will produce millions of doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine annually as part of a new deal that could have significant implications for...
PNG Independent Commission Against Corruption should be in operation by 2023
The Papua New Guinea Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) top priority now is the appointment of the commissioner and deputy commissioners before operation by...
Referendum “unjust and unfair” for Indigenous People of Kanaky
The French Government’s decision to proceed with the third and final referendum vote for self-determination in Kanaky/New Caledonia was unjust and unfair for the...
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Playing legislative catch-up: Drug law reform in the Pacific
By Virginia Comolli
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