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...
US$7 million ADB Grant to help Marshall Islands move to renewables
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Marshall Islands (RMI) today signed agreements for a US$7 million grant to support the...
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...
Samoa rugby mourn death of Jake Grey
Lakapi Samoa has announced the death of former Manu Samoa front rower Jake Jacob Grey.
The 37 year-old passed away at Tupua Tamasese Meaole hospital...
Solomon Islands 2023 Pacific Games launches funding programme to support National Federations
The Games Organising Committee (GOC) for the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands launched a funding programme to support National Sports Federations in Solomon...
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Pacific declaration urges end to age of fossil fuels
Carbon capture and storage, geoengineering and other technologies that justify ongoing fossil fuel production have been denounced by Pacific nations in a landmark declaration.
Following...
Forum Troika Leaders meet in Fiji to discuss emerging regional challenges and opportunities
Forum Troika Leaders met in-person in Nadi, Fiji on 16 April 2026 to consider key regional priorities amid an increasingly uncertain and rapidly evolving...
Small nations, strong ties: Fiji’s Ambassador talks faith, friendship, and Israel
In an interview with the Magazine, Ambassador Jesoni Vitusagavulu explained the strategic - as well as spiritual - reasons behind Fiji’s support for Israel....