OCO 21st Annual Meeting – Transnational crimes require regional collaboration
Despite border closures and reduced air and sea travel because of COVID-19, Customs administrations in the region say threats in the Pacific remain high...
Parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Pacific’s Natural Resources and Environment convene the 16th COP
The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention for the Protection of Natural Resources and Environment in the South Pacific...
Samoa Parliament to meet on 14 September: PM Fiame Mata’afa
The XVII Legislative Assembly will convene in two weeks time on 14 September 2021, says Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
Speaking to the media...
COVID-19: New Mu variant could be more vaccine-resistant
A new coronavirus “variant of interest” named Mu – also known by its scientific name as B.1.621 – is being closely monitored by the...
Was it ‘free, fair’ –Fiji Elections issue raised over Nawaikula case
Were the 2014 and 2018 Fiji elections free and fair?
This was one of the questions posed by prominent local lawyer and former Supervisor of...
Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 years, but early warnings save lives – WMO report
Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events, have caused a surge in natural disasters over the past 50 years disproportionately impacting poorer countries, the...
Fijian PM Bainimarama receives a courtesy call from Forum SG Henry Puna
The Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama Wednesday received a courtesy call from the new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands...
Trade and transportation key agenda items for Micronesian leaders’ summit
The leaders of Micronesia are holding their annual summit in Nauru, with the dominant subject to be trade and transportation.
This comes amid plans by...
Fiji records 290 new cases of COVID-19, eight new deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 290 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths Wednesday, increasing the total number of cases in the island nation to...
Fiji Immigration appoints first female director
The Fijian Immigration department has announced the appointment of its new director, Amelia Kotobalavu Komaisavai with effect from 13 September 2021.
Komaisavai’s appointment was confirmed...
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Pacific workers stay silent to keep their jobs
Pacific workers who flock to Australia on temporary visas are too afraid of losing their jobs to fight for better pay and working conditions.
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Korea, Pacific Ministers deepen ties on Climate, Oceans and Development
Pacific Islands and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on climate action, oceans, development finance and security following the 6th Korea–Pacific Islands Foreign...
Nobles take key roles in Tonga’s parliament as Lord Vaea elected Speaker
The Tonga Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Vaea as the new Speaker of Parliament, marking a significant moment in the kingdom’s political landscape.
The decision...