Communications restored to Tonga a month after volcanic eruption and tsunami
Tonga has been reconnected to the world following repairs to a submarine cable, a month after a volcanic eruption and tsunami cut communications to...
Fiji and Japan formalise COVID-19 crisis response emergency support loan
The governments of Fiji and Japan exchanged diplomatic notes at a ceremony in Suva Tuesday to formalise Japan’s assistance to Fiji through the “COVID-19...
‘We want one disaster, not two’: Tonga struggles to keep Covid at bay
The Pacific nation, still reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami last month, is emerging from lockdown following its first outbreak of the pandemic.
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‘We’ll probably see the best of them’: Wright ready for Fijian Drua challenge
The Brumbies are expecting a much different Fijian Drua's outfit to their opening round defeat, believing they will be at their best when they...
Executing set-pieces key for Fijian Drua
Ball retention will be crucial for the Fijian Drua as it prepares for its Super Rugby Pacific round two clash against the Brumbies this...
PNG Hunters and Kaiviti Silktails name Melanesian Bowl squads
PNG Hunters will take to the field for a historic pre-season clash when they face Fiji Kava Kaiviti Silktails this Saturday in the PacificAus...
Australia to print, pay for PNG ballot papers
Australia will print, and pay K10 million (US$2.8 million) for the 12 million ballot papers to be used in the 2022 general election, according...
NZ Government announces $140m Omicron support for Māori and Pacific
The New Zealand government has announced $140 million (US$93 million) worth of targeted funding for health providers to support Māori and Pacific communities as...
Solomon Islands borders to open by 01 July
Solomon Islands has announced the country’s international borders will open by 01 July 2022.
This is for those coming in and leaving the country.
“We will...
Health workers face ‘dangerous neglect’, warn WHO, ILO
Health teams worldwide need much safer working conditions to combat the “dangerous neglect” they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health and...
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Why the Pacific invented the Ship Rider Agreement- A story of innovation, Sovereignty and...
By Dr Transform Aqorau
One of the least understood, but most successful, innovations in international fisheries law emerged not from one of the world's...
Kingmaker candidate elected new president of New Caledonia’s government
A member of New Caledonia's Eveil Océanien kingmaker's party, Milakulo Tukumuli, has been elected as the new president of the territory's 'collegial' government.
He was...
Cook Islands election: ‘The political party system is facing extinction’
Independent candidates are replacing traditional political parties, argues a veteran former politician - a claim rejected by a party leader who dismisses independents as...