Three deaths reported in Fiji from COVID-19
Three individuals who had tested positive of COVID-19 have died at Fiji's CWM hospital.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services...
Fiji recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji’s Ministry of Health has recorded 180 new cases of COVID-19 today.
This is based on the Ministry’s latest GIS dashboard update.
The dashboard also shows...
NZ extends support for Pacific Fisheries
The ongoing, sustainable management of the Pacific's offshore fisheries is the focus of a new NZD$18 million (US$12.5 million) Arrangement signed between the New...
No confidence motion against Vanuatu PM deposited
Vanuatu Opposition bloc’s motion of no confidence against Prime Minister, Bob Loughman was deposited Monday by the leader of the Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu and...
Pacific undersea cable project sinks after U.S. warns against Chinese bid
A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific island governments heeded U.S. warnings that participation...
Revealed: PNG lost US$432 million on UBS loan in under four years
Papua New Guinea lost US$432 million in just three and half years on a loan arranged by the Sydney office of UBS, far more...
Several MPs defect from embattled Vanuatu government
Several MPs have defected from Vanuatu's embattled government Monday in parliament.
The house sat following a Supreme Court ruling which confirmed a declaration of vacancies...
Another death reported, Fiji records 126 new cases of COVID-19
Fiji has recorded another three-digit figure of positive COVID-19 cases – a total of 126 and a death of a man Monday.
Health Ministry permanent...
Vaccine not dumped in Fiji says Australia
The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, John Feakes says his government is not dumping the AstraZeneca vaccine in Fiji.
Feakes commented after changes were made...
President Kenyatta to visit OACPS SG to discuss the future of the OACPS
Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, who is also the President-in-Office of the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
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IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
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