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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Forum Foreign Ministers activate regional crisis mechanism as Middle East conflict threatens Pacific fuel...
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have endorsed a new Regional Response Mechanism to help the region manage the growing economic and security risks arising...
Guam Governor signs ban on deep-sea mining, violators face $50K fines
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed a bill into law banning deep-sea mining from Guam and its nearshore waters under threat of fines of...
Pacific Trade officials meet to shape region’s Trade agenda ahead of Ministerial talks
Senior trade officials from Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) member countries convened today at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to discuss key trade and economic...