Report finds negative impacts of COVID-19 on Pacific businesses eased across 2021
The Pacific Business Monitor 2021 Report released by the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Network today revealed that while COVID-19 adversely impacted the Pacific business...
Tsunami models underestimated shockwave from Tonga eruption
The volcanic eruption in Tonga last month unleashed an atmospheric shockwave that radiated out at close to the speed of sound, pushing large waves...
Over 600 cases in Kiribati as Health Minister says just ‘tip of the iceberg’
Kiribati has recorded its highest daily increase in new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, bringing the total number of positive cases to 629.
The Health Ministry...
Two community cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Tonga
As Tonga struggles to recover from a volcanic eruption and tsunami, two community cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed on Tuesday night.
In a press...
Red Cross connecting Tongans with loved ones overseas
Since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’Apai volcano and subsequent tsunami, communications remain disrupted across Tonga.
Many loved ones living abroad have been fearing...
Delta Variant confirmed in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Minister of Health and Medical services Dr Culwick Togamana has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant spreading in the country is the Delta...
COVID-19 may create a flood of criminal deportees to the Pacific
Closed borders have created a backlog of criminal deportations to Pacific Islands states, and more effective transition programs are needed to reduce the risk...
MGOC to seek grants to help Tokelau send athletes
The Northern Marianas Mini Games Organising Committee is looking to help Tokelau send its athletes to this year’s Mini Games by tapping Pacific Games...
WHO says it’s probing alleged racism, abuse by top director in Western Pacific
The head of the World Health Organisation says an investigation is underway into alleged reports that the UN health agency's top official in the...
Pacific: COVID-19 endangers fragile health systems
A record surge of COVID-19 is threatening to overwhelm hospitals and fragile health systems in Pacific countries as the virus is running rampant in...
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UNICEF Pacific Ambassador calls for action against deep-sea mining
Former Miss Samoa, Miss Pacific Islands and UNICEF Pacific Ambassador Moemoana Schwenke has called on Pacific Islanders to oppose deep-sea mining, warning that it...
‘Sign up to NZ’: Winston Peters defends citizens-only voting proposal amid Pacific concerns
Who should have the right to vote in New Zealand is shaping up as a key election issue.
New Zealand First (NZ First) is defending...
Pacific Islanders seek participation in precision medicine studies
Indigenous health experts in the Pacific Island region are seeking active participation in medical research, particularly in the field of precision medicine, an emerging...