Fiji government to roll out vax pass
Only fully vaccinated Fijians will be able to travel, go to restaurants and attend large gatherings, says Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
He also said to...
IOC Session begins in Tokyo with a message of peace and harmony despite COVID19 pandemic
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
The 138th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) got underway in Tokyo this morning with a message of 'peace'...
France, South Pacific nations to combat ‘predatory’ fishing as China extends reach
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday France and South Pacific nations would launch a South Pacific coastguard network to counter “predatory” behavior, which...
Fiji records 784 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 784 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 deaths reported Monday.
Permanent secretary for Health Dr James Fong said the new COVID-19 deaths...
PNG records three new COVID-19 cases – total cases at 17,467
Papua New Guinea has recorded three new COVID-19 cases on Friday 16 July, increasing the total number of cases to 17,467.
The cases were reported...
Telstra in talks to buy Digicel Pacific with Australian government support
Telstra Corp Ltd (TLS.AX) said on Monday it was in discussions to buy the Pacific operations of telecom company Digicel Group, with the support...
Morrison left out on Pacific rim over climate diplomacy
By Wesly Morgan
The first national leader to congratulate Joe Biden on his election as U.S President was Fiji’s Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama. There...
Samoa seal Rugby World Cup 2023 qualification with play-off win over Tonga
Manu Samoa will take their place in Pool D at France 2023 having secured a 79-28 aggregate win against Tonga in Hamilton on Saturday.
Samoa...
First ever Pacific hearing of Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry gets underway
The Pacific hearing of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has started, with survivors expected to discuss the impacts of the Dawn...
Vanuatu Government satisfied with court of Appeal decision
The Loughman-led coalition has welcomed the decision of the Vanuatu Appeal Court that was delivered Friday.
In a press conference, Prime Minister Bob Loughman conveyed...
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Solomon Islands PM Manele confirms resignation of 10 Cabinet Ministers
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has confirmed that ten Cabinet Ministers have tendered their resignations.
In a statement issued by the Government, the Prime...
Vanuatu pushes for strong UN resolution to operationalise the ICJ climate ruling
Vanuatu is leading international efforts to secure a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that would welcome and operationalise the landmark advisory opinion of...
Proposed FijiansFirst Party files registration application
A new political party has filed nomination with the nation’s Elections Office in Suva.
The proposed FijiansFirst Party submitted its registration application at the Fiji...