Indonesia passes new Papua autonomy law
Indonesia's parliament has ratified a new autonomy law for Papua aimed at boosting development in its poorest region, sparking protests from activists who warned...
Samoa Caretaker PM files complaint against FAST leader
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi has filed a complaint against the leader of Fa’atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST)...
‘Early stages’ of COVID third wave, amid Delta surge: WHO chief
The Delta variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both...
Fiji records 1,220 new cases of COVID-19, Five deaths reported
Fiji has gone over the 1,000 cases of COVID19 recorded in a day.
Fiji’s positive case number reached 1,220 and five new COVID-19 deaths Thursday.
Permanent...
PNG records first case of Delta Variant
It has been confirmed Thursday that a single positive COVID-19 case with the Delta mutation has been detected in Papua New Guinea.
Deputy Controller of...
Fiji receives Jack Ma Foundation COVID-19 protective equipment
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has handed over medical supplies to the Fiji Government as it battles a surge of COVID-19 cases.
The personal protective...
U.S military visits to Palau not a response to any threat, Army commander says
The United States military presence in Palau is not a response to any immediate threat, according to a battalion commander for Task Force Oceania.
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Tuilaepa dragging Samoa into dictatorship: Fiame Mata’afa
The Samoa caretaker Government are clinging onto power using the Head of State's unconstitutional powers, Fiame Naomi Mataafa, the leader of Fa'atuatua i le...
Ex-bikie and missing property magnate among Australian names granted Vanuatu citizenship
A former Comanchero bikie and a missing property magnate owing hundreds of millions of dollars after his businesses collapsed are among Australians granted citizenship...
Vanuatu approves State of Emergency extension to December
Vanuatu Council of Ministers (COM) has approved for the President to extend the State of Emergency (SoE) for the current coronavirus pandemic under Disaster...
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COP31 Pacific Climate envoys to elevate Climate Change impacts on global stage
The Pacific COP31 Envoys, endorsed by the Pacific Climate Change Ministers, have now been formally appointed through a joint letter from the COP31 President-Designate...
Palau makes historic call for UN nicotine control ahead of Pacific Leaders’ Forum
Ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum, Palau has made history by becoming the first nation to formally request that the United Nations examine nicotine...
Tuvalu Youth leader selected to help lead 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum
Tuvalu youth leader Eleala Avanitele has been selected to serve on an international task force responsible for planning and delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Youth...