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...
While the Pacific has been focused on COVID, TB rates have continued to climb
While all eyes are on the COVID-19 crisis, one of the world's deadliest diseases continues to haunt the Pacific.
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a highly-contagious...
Fiji Election plan ready: Supervisor of Elections
The Fijian Elections Office has completed its operational plan for the Writ period, laying out how the entire process will be run.
The plan covers...
Indonesian govt must fulfill UN request to investigate Papua
Coordinator of the Papuan Observatory for Human Rights (POHR) Thomas Syufi said Indonesia’s apathy towards human rights, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, educational, and health issues...
Two COVID deaths in Fiji, 26 new cases recorded
Fiji's Ministry of Health has recorded two more COVID-19 deaths and 26 new cases.
Since the last update, Fiji has recorded 26 new cases of...
Half of Tonga’s tourism businesses ‘won’t return’ after tsunami, lockdown
Tongan business experts say up to 50 per cent of the country’s tourism and hospitality sector might not return after the recent volcano eruption,...
Reliance reconnecting Tonga end of cable, for Tuesday countdown to launch
The Tongatapu end of the Tonga Cable was being spliced this afternoon, and service is expected to come online by late Tuesday, 38 days...
FAO and WFP join forces to boost children’s right to food in schools
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a project to improve the diet...
Moana Pasifika v Chiefs Round 2 DHL Super Rugby Pacific match postponed
Moana Pasifika’s Round 2 DHL Super Rugby Pacific match against the Gallagher Chiefs has been postponed due to player welfare concerns New Zealand Rugby...
Fijian Drua make history as first all Pacific Super Rugby team
The Fijian Drua made history by becoming the first all Pacific team to take part in the elite Super Rugby Pacific competition last weekend.
Despite...
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Fijiana’s physicality looming as key test for Springboks
South Africa Women co-coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt expects the Vodafone Fijiana XV to provide a stern challenge when the two sides meet in the opening...
Indigenous Pacific Cup legacy paves path to All Stars and more
A tour to Tonga for a group of proud Indigenous young men has proven a key link in the inspiration chain for Indigenous All...
Survey supports a better deal for Pacific workers
Employment conditions for thousands of Pacific workers in Australia should be improved, a new poll has revealed.
An Australia Institute poll of more than 2000...