Indonesia passes new Papua autonomy law
Indonesia's parliament has ratified a new autonomy law for Papua aimed at boosting development in its poorest region, sparking protests from activists who warned...
Samoa Caretaker PM files complaint against FAST leader
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister Tuilaepa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi has filed a complaint against the leader of Fa’atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST)...
‘Early stages’ of COVID third wave, amid Delta surge: WHO chief
The Delta variant’s spread, along with increased social mobility and the inconsistent use of proven public health measures, is driving an increase in both...
Fiji records 1,220 new cases of COVID-19, Five deaths reported
Fiji has gone over the 1,000 cases of COVID19 recorded in a day.
Fiji’s positive case number reached 1,220 and five new COVID-19 deaths Thursday.
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Pacific ACP Trade Ministers discuss WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies
The Pacific ACP Trade Ministers Meeting today considered an update of the WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies agreement (FSA) and welcomed the progress made...
Pacific Islands to seek debt relief as COVID-19 batters economies
Pacific Island countries will seek debt relief from their creditors as the spread of COVID-19 leaves some governments struggling to provide basic and essential...
Marshall Islands trials solar powered outboard engines
The testing of a solar powered outboard engine for a locally built catamaran in Majuro this week is part of a large-scale sustainable ocean...
PNG records first case of Delta Variant
It has been confirmed Thursday that a single positive COVID-19 case with the Delta mutation has been detected in Papua New Guinea.
Deputy Controller of...
Fiji receives Jack Ma Foundation COVID-19 protective equipment
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has handed over medical supplies to the Fiji Government as it battles a surge of COVID-19 cases.
The personal protective...
U.S military visits to Palau not a response to any threat, Army commander says
The United States military presence in Palau is not a response to any immediate threat, according to a battalion commander for Task Force Oceania.
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Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and Japan advance dialogue through Kizuna Talanoa
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), met with senior officials of Japan in Tokyo this week as part of the Japan–Pacific Islands Forum Kizuna...