New COVID case in Solomon Islands
A positive case of COVID-19 has been announced in Solomon Islands’ Western Province following testing of ship crew members.
The patient is a crew member...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Fijians in Australia rally as COVID-19 ravages their homeland
Just four months ago, Fiji had kept COVID-19 at bay.
The Pacific country, which instituted strict border controls and quarantine, had recorded 68 cases between...
‘It’s just like flu’: misinformation and fear hamper Papua New Guinea’s Covid vaccine rollout
Three months since Papua New Guinea launched its Covid vaccine rollout, just 60,000 people – or 0.6% of the population – have received their...
Australia sends second medical team to Fiji amid growing diplomatic tensions
Australia is sending a second medical assistance team (AUSMAT) to assist Fiji’s worsening COVID-19 crisis, as diplomatic tensions in the region escalate.
The rapid response...
Fiji reports 647 positive cases of COVID-19 and one death
Fiji has reported 647 new cases of COVID-19 and one COVID-19 death Tuesday.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong says...
Chinese vaccine launched in Port Moresby
The Chinese vaccine, Sinopharm, that arrived in Papua New Guinea last month was launched Tuesday at the Port Moresby General Hospital.
This means that it...
Talks on repatriation of stranded Nauruans in Fiji
Nauruans stranded in Fiji because of COVID-19 border restrictions could be making their way home soon.
Discussions were being held between the Nauru COVID-19 Taskforce...
Vaccinations key to recovery: PIF
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General has appealed for people in the region to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic in order for some...
Solomon Islands PM caution citizens to be wary of delta variant
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says the Government is cautious of the imminent threat of the ‘delta variant of COVID-19’ in neighbouring Fiji.
Speaking...
COVID-19 vaccine booster doses as Delta variant rips around the world shows ‘disappointing inequality’:...
The COVID-19 Delta variant is travelling around the world at a “scorching pace” driving a new spike in cases and deaths, but it’s exposing...
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Australia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands
Australia has struck a new security agreement with Solomon Islands to bolster the size of the Pacific island nation's police force.
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Proposed Solomon Islands constitutional amendment defeated, 14 MPs’ absent from voting
Solomon Islands government’s move to amend the constitution which proposed an extended timeframe to allow for the establishment of the Constituent Assembly was defeated...
Fist bumps as more than 130 Australians arrive home safe after surviving Vanuatu’s worst...
With a fist pump and tears of relief, Chantel Mara was visibly emotional as she stepped onto the tarmac at Brisbane international airport, finally...