NZ transgender Hubbard still got man’s bones, strength: Samoan weightlifter Sipaia
Tokyo Olympics-bound Samoan weightlifter Iuniarra Sipaia has spoken for the first time on New Zealand’s transgender weightlifting rival Laurel Hubbard, saying she is sad...
Real results called for amidst COVID-19 economic crisis: Puna
By Maraia Vula
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna, has called for an economic vision to deliver real results, in response to the...
Countries struggle to meet loan repayments: PANG
By Nacanieli Tuilevuka
Many countries in the Pacific are struggling to pay off their loans during this coronavirus pandemic.
The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)...
ADB generally endorses new strategy for Pacific Small Island developing states
The Asian Development Bank has generally endorsed a new five-year strategy aimed at building resilience against economic shocks, delivering sustainable services, and promoting inclusive...
Samoa caretaker PM continues to defy Supreme Court
Samoa's caretaker prime minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, is risking jail time as he continues to defy a court order to convene Parliament.
The judiciary is...
Cook Islands Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended
The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months...
Why inclusive climate consultations matter in Tuvalu
By Giulio Fabris
Home to some 11,000 inhabitants, Tuvalu consists of three islands and six low-lying atolls scattered across the middle of the Pacific...
Fiji reports 274 new cases of COVID-19; Expect next wave of virus in coming days – Dr Fong
Fiji has reported 274 positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday and Fijians should expect the next wave of the virus to arrive in four to...
Response strategy changes, severe cases take priority: Fiji Health Ministry
Only severe cases of COVID-19 in Fiji will now be entered into isolation centres while others who do not display severe symptoms will have...
PNG considers ban on international flights as new COVID-19 Delta variant spreads to over 92 countries
Papua New Guinea Police Commissioner and Controller of the PNG COVID-19 National Pandemic Response David Manning said the country is considering banning all international...
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Opposition leader Wale raises concern over lack of Polynesian representation in Solomon Islands Cabinet
Solomon Islands Opposition leader Matthew Wale has raised concerns about the absence of Polynesian representation in the country’s Cabinet following a recent ministerial reshuffle,...
Palau Senate rejects key President Whipps appointments, Deepening executive-legislative rift
The Palau Senate has again declined to advance three key nominations by President Surangel Whipps Jr, deepening tensions between the executive and legislative branches...
U.S bars Palau Senate president, former Marshall Islands mayor from entry
The United States on Tuesday barred Palau Senate President Hokkons Baules and his family from entering the U.S, accusing him of corruption linked to...