Palau ditches GRT for VAT system
Palau finally adopts a new tax regime, a Value Added Tax (VAT) system after more than 30 years using Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) system.
President...
Vailima Gold latest to join Samoa Breweries products
Samoa Breweries introduced its newest addition to the Vailima beer family, Vailima Gold on Saturday.
Vailima Gold is a low carb, full flavour lager beer...
We made a terrible mistake buying Maseratis vehicles, says PNG Finance Minister
The Papua New Guinea Government has admitted that the purchase of the controversial Maseratis vehicles for use by the 2018 APEC Leaders was a...
Fiji Political parties merge for 2022 polls
The Fiji Labour Party, Freedom Alliance and Unity Fiji will merge for the 2022 general elections.
This has been confirmed by Fiji Labour Party leader...
Climate action: ‘Time is running out’, UN chief tells ministers
With just one month left until the COP26 climate change conference, countries must do more to reduce emissions, finance climate action and support mitigation,...
President Panuelo submits Freedom of Information Act to FSM Congress
President of the Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) David Panuelo, has transmitted a proposed bill, the FSM Freedom of Information Act, to the 22nd FSM...
Samoa Government must tackle bribery definition: MP
Samoa Member of Parliament for Faleata No.3 Ale Vena Ale has raised major concerns relating to bribery and corrupt practices during election petitions after...
WTO Fish talks ignore SDG14
The World Trade Organisation's (WTO) current negotiations on ending fisheries subsidies are undermining livelihoods and development for developing and least-developed countries.
This was echoed by...
Pacific keen to host a global meeting for Nuke Weapons Free zones in 2022: Forum SG Puna
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna says the Pacific is keen to host a meeting of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in the Blue Pacific in...
CNMI joint resolution condemns Japan dumping of nuclear waste into Pacific Ocean
CNMI representative Sheila Babauta has introduced House Joint Resolution 22-11 to condemn the Japanese government's decision to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean.
The...
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IMF flags ‘very concerned’ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...