Solomon Islands borders to open by 01 July
Solomon Islands has announced the country’s international borders will open by 01 July 2022.
This is for those coming in and leaving the country.
“We will...
Health workers face ‘dangerous neglect’, warn WHO, ILO
Health teams worldwide need much safer working conditions to combat the “dangerous neglect” they have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN health and...
While the Pacific has been focused on COVID, TB rates have continued to climb
While all eyes are on the COVID-19 crisis, one of the world's deadliest diseases continues to haunt the Pacific.
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Fiji Election plan ready: Supervisor of Elections
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Indonesian govt must fulfill UN request to investigate Papua
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Two COVID deaths in Fiji, 26 new cases recorded
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Half of Tonga’s tourism businesses ‘won’t return’ after tsunami, lockdown
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Reliance reconnecting Tonga end of cable, for Tuesday countdown to launch
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FAO and WFP join forces to boost children’s right to food in schools
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Moana Pasifika v Chiefs Round 2 DHL Super Rugby Pacific match postponed
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