Omicron variant is now widespread in Kiribati as 222 new Covid-19 cases recorded
Kiribati reported 222 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, bringing the total positive infections to 2,173.
The omicron variant is now widespread in the community as...
WCPO countries getting greater share of skipjack tuna: SPC assessment
Locals’ access to skipjack purse-seine tuna fishery of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) has increased.
The 2020 tuna fisheries assessment report, conducted by...
Blinken to meet Pacific Islands leaders balancing China and West
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders that Washington and its allies are committed to...
20 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Tonga
Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has confirmed that a total of 20 new positive COVID-19 cases have been recorded Wednesday.
This is an increase...
SpaceX may provide permanent internet fix to some Tongan islands
A team of workers from Elon Musk's SpaceX are in Fiji trying to re-establish full internet communications in Tonga, with a Starlink broadband connection.
Starlink...
Japan formalises grants for provision of equipment for fisheries, Agriculture and waterways
The Government of Japan has formalised two grant agreements, worth $300 million Japanese Yen (FJD$6 million) funding to the Government of Fiji through Japan’s...
How trailblazing Fijian Drua are preparing for historic Super Rugby Pacific campaign
A maiden season for a Super Rugby expansion side is challenging in the best of circumstances.
But for the Fijian Drua, a global pandemic has...
Fijian Drua confirm five home match venues for inaugural season
Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium to be Drua’s first ever home venue in Round 3 against Rebels and will also be Round 8 venue against Brumbies.
Leichhardt...
Kefu praises Super effort to support Tonga
Toutai Kefu has welcomed the extra layer of funding and awareness the Super Rugby Pacific season will provide to ensure Tonga's plight isn't forgotten.
January's...
Tupou’s cheeky message to rugby officials as Tongan relief is confirmed
Taniela Tupou has cheekily challenged Rugby Australia to “show me the money” as the rampaging Queensland Reds prop switches gears and begins to ponder...
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) declared a State of Emergency following sharp increases in global fuel and commodity prices linked to the...
Banaban leaders accused of using proposed pinnacle extraction as “quick fix” for Banaban Trust...
Concerns are mounting over plans to pursue pinnacle extraction on Banaba, with the Rabi District Council of Social Services (Rabi DCOSS) warning that the...