Leave us alone, Fiji Opposition leader Gavoka tells People’s Alliance Party
Fiji’s Opposition Social Democratic Liberal Party (SODELPA) leader Viliame Gavoka has called on People’s Alliance Party leader and former Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to...
Solomon Islands thanks foreign forces
Solomon Islands is slowly returning to normality.
And because of that Secretary to Prime Minister (SPM) Dr Jimmie Rodgers has thanked the foreign forces for...
Vanuatu Opposition leader Regenvanu urges PM not to increase allowances
Vanuatu Opposition bloc is appealing to the Prime Minister not to implement the Council of Ministers’ decision to increase housing allowances for government ministers...
Only 9.9 percent elderly population in Solomon Islands vaccinated
Only 9.9 percent of elderly people in Solomon Islands are fully vaccinated while only 33.8 percent have had their first dose.
This was confirmed by...
Commonwealth hires luxury Crown executive jets to do aid work in Pacific
The Australian federal government hired private luxury jets belonging to Crown Melbourne to deliver aid, including COVID-19 vaccinations, to two Pacific destinations earlier this...
Mixed reactions to referendum in Kanak community
There have been mixed opinions from the Kanak community, in New Caledonia, after the third and final referendum returned a 96 percent vote against...
Vanuatu approves State of Emergency extension
Vanuatu is expected to undergo a further extension of the State of Emergency (SOE).
This was confirmed in a Council of Ministers (COM) Meeting held...
U.S provides $42.3 million in funding to build radar system in Palau
The installation of radar systems in Palau by the United States Defence Department will bring in US$42.3 million into the country’s economy, according to...
New Covid-19 border measures for the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Prime Minister says Cabinet has approved new entry rules for people once the border is reopened mid-January.
Mark Brown said the Covid-19...
WHO lists 9th COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organisation (WHO) approved on Friday the Covovax vaccine for emergency use listing (EUL), elevating to nine the number of immunisations approved...
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Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it...
With global temperature rise set to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, countries “must pull out all the stops” and urgently cut emissions to minimize...
UN agencies appeal for help to protect weakest from unprecedented El Niño
Two UN agencies issued a powerful appeal on Wednesday for immediate assistance to help communities already being impacted by the strongest El Niño weather...
Australia supports establishment of Renewable Energy Commissioner for the Pacific
A Pacific-led initiative to establish a Renewable Energy Commissioner (REC) for the Pacific has received support from Australia.
The initiative is designed to strengthen energy...