Solomon Islands Prime Minister defends arrival of Australian troops despite criticism of their presence
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Omicron COVID variant underlines need for global ‘pandemic treaty’
The emergence of the threatening new Omicron variant shows how important it is for the world to end the current “cycle of panic and...
COVID-19 Fiji: Not clear whether Omicron spreads easily between persons – Dr Fong
Fiji's Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong says it is not yet clear whether the new COVID-19 variant Omicron...
Two more Samoa women MPs appointed make up six in the House
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Fiji’s role at COP26 was necessary: PM Bainimarama
Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says he is dumbfounded that Fiji’s role at COP26 has been a source of criticism.
Speaking in parliament Monday Bainimarama...
Solomon Islands PM says he’s prepared to face motion, tells Wale to think first...
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has told Parliament Monday that he’s ready to face the motion of no confidence against him and calls...
‘Too early’ to comment on Australia’s longer term support for Solomon Islands: Minister for...
The streets of Solomon Islands are calm again but there are warnings of worse troubles ahead if the underlying issues that provoked the recent...
50 Fijian soldiers to head to Solomon Islands
50 Fijian soldiers will be dispatch to the Solomon Islands Tuesday as part of a reinforcing platoon.
The team will be commanded by Major Asaeli...
Some fear China could win from U.S spat with Marshall Islands
For decades, the tiny Marshall Islands has been a stalwart American ally. Its location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean has made it...
‘Declaration of war’: Pacific islands blast COP26 pledges
Nations most vulnerable to climate change say rich world must step up, meet goal to limit temperature rise to 1.5C.
By Catherine Wilson
The United Nations...
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