Fiji’s new COVID-19 cases soar to 308; one death investigated
Fiji’s COVID-19 infection has soared with 308 new cases and one death recorded Thursday.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong...
Too early to say if COVID will be an endemic disease in Fiji – Dr Fong
Fiji's Ministry of Health permanent secretary Dr James Fong says the global expert consensus is that COVID-19 is likely to become an endemic disease,...
12 out of 18 Vanuatu Constituencies wait in suspense as legal battle continues
-The 19 Members of Vanuatu Parliament that have one foot out of parliament after the declaration by the Supreme Court, upholding the Speaker of...
Wise broadens Pacific coverage by launching transfers to Fiji
Wise, the technology company building the best way to move money around the world, has enabled international transfers to Fiji today, expanding coverage in...
Mining’s new frontier: Pacific nations caught in the rush for deep-sea riches
Miners are pushing hard to extract metals from the ocean floor, but there is mounting concern about what it might do to the marine...
Captains ready for Oceania Sevens in Townsville
The eight competing team captains gathered around the iconic Townsville sign this morning to take the customary captain’s photo.
Participating was the men’s and women’s...
New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within the pre-eminent regional grouping.
At his first press conference...
Fiji records highest daily total of 279 COVID-19 cases and reports four deaths
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections with 279 cases reported Wednesday.
The ministry has also reported four deaths attributed to...
Fiji’s virus spike ‘wake-up call’ for Pacific Islands: Red Cross
The Red Cross called for faster vaccine rollouts in vulnerable Pacific island nations Wednesday as a record Covid-19 surge threatens to overload Fiji's health...
97 percent vaccination rate in Niue
After the first phase of the Pfizer vaccine roll out which started three weeks ago, Niue can be proud that 97 per cent of...
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Australia’s care crisis driving Pacific health systems toward collapse, Vanuatu worst hit: report
Skilled health workers from Pacific Island countries are being poached to fill Australia’s shortage of care workers, pushing health systems in the region to...
OACPS Ministers meet in Brussels to drive reform and prepare for 2026 Summit
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) will hold its 120th Session of the Council of Ministers from 12 to 14 December...
Tribunal finds France responsible for security failure during New Caledonia riots
New Caledonia's administrative tribunal on Thursday delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a “reasonable level of security” during...