Federated States of Micronesia makes COVID-19 vaccine mandatory
The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has become one of the first nations to adopt mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
Everyone in the western Pacific country over...
Five people arrested for possessing washed-up cocaine in Vava’u
The Tongan Police Drugs Enforcement Taskforce has arrested five people relating to the washed-up cocaine in Vava’u.
The Taskforce raided three residences last night, two...
Study: Warming Waters Threaten Tuna-Dependent Economies in the Pacific
Climate change is driving tuna further to the east, threatening the economic security of several small island nations
Global warming is expected to progressively push...
First FAST cabinet down to work – when the impossible happens
By Lagi Keresoma
The year 2021 is already down in Samoa’s modern history as when some compelling political events occurred. But significantly, when a party...
Tuilaepa refuses to vacate office: PM Fiame
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says criticism by the leader of the Human Rights Protection Party(HRPP) against the judiciary is due to his...
Dr Rodgers warns Delta Variant can seriously affect Solomon Islands than Fiji
Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr Jimmy Rodgers warns Solomon Islands could be seriously affected by the delta variant of COVID-19 than the current...
PM Sogavare cautions Journalists of “Yellow Journalism”
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has warned the media that the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) (No.2) Regulations 2021 has provisions relating to Yellow Journalism.
Speaking...
Countries urged to develop pandemic preparedness and response treaty: WHO
A senior official with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the need for a global treaty on pandemic preparedness and response, urging countries...
Fiji records 1,301 new cases of COVID-19, 9 deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 1,301 new cases of COVID-19 and 9 death Thursday.
Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong said 293 cases are from the...
COVID-19 crisis in Fiji is not going to end in October, says Prof Biman
The COVID-19 crisis is not going to end in October even if Fiji achieves its vaccination target, says National Federation Party(NFP) leader Professor Biman...
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Solomon Islands ratifies Pacific Resilience Facility as region pushes toward 2026 launch
Solomon Islands has handed over its instrument of ratification for the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), marking another step toward activating the Pacific-led climate and...
Population decline in FSM and RMI
By Stephen Howes
The urge to survive is a powerful one, for both an individual and a country.
Nauru, whose population was decimated by infectious disease...
Samoan chief jailed for more than 16 years after slavery trial
A Samoan chief found guilty of enslaving two people in Auckland has been sentenced to more than 16 years in prison.
Moeaia Tuai was found...