Samoa 7’s squad named
Manu Samoa 7s head coach Muliagatele Brian Lima has named a 20-man travelling squad for the upcoming HSBC World Sevens Series.
The 7s squad is...
‘Consistent evidence’ of Omicron’s spread vs Delta: WHO’s Tedros
There is now “consistent evidence” that the Omicron variant is outpacing Delta, as COVID-19 continues to account for around 50,000 deaths worldwide every week,...
Men accused of setting fire to Solomon Islands PM’s residence deny charges
Two men have denied setting fire to Solomon Islands Prime minister’s residence.
PM Manasseh Sogavare’s mansion at Lungga was torched during the November riots.
Moses Tome...
ADB, FSM sign $4 million grant to strengthen and secure FSM’s electricity network
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have signed a US$4 million grant to fund disaster...
A plea to make widespread environmental damage an International Crime takes Centre stage at The Hague
By Katie Surma
The campaign to make ecocide an international crime took center stage in the Hague on Tuesday as Bangladesh, Samoa and Vanuatu...
Anger and hatred still exist, there is little dialogue: Solomons Opposition leader Wale
Solomon Islands leader of Opposition, Matthew Wale claims that the international peacekeepers deployed into the country following the recent unrest only brings calm while...
Undersea volcano sends plume of steam into the skies near Tonga
A Pacific volcano that explosively emerged from the sea in 2014 has erupted again.
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai started letting off steam on Sunday night, around...
People, fisheries and improved services key to Economic development in Marshall Islands, says World Bank report
The Republic of Marshall Islands(RMI) can achieve higher household incomes, increased employment and economic growth by focusing on the health and education of its...
Westpac on hunt for Pacific buyer
Westpac is reportedly still looking for a buyer for its Pacific banking business – but finding an interested party hasn’t been easy, according to...
2022 Tide Prediction Calendars released; a new calendar for Ebeye-Marshall Islands
Tide Prediction Calendars for 24 Pacific locations were distributed last week to National Meteorological Services and ocean stakeholders around the region to assist in...
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Forum Leaders face major decisions on Regional Architecture, Security and Partnerships
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders will next week consider major decisions on regional architecture, political leadership, security, partnerships and regional...
‘Our Ocean story is the Pacific story’: Dr Manoni calls on media to drive...
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Ocean Commissioner Dr Filimon Manoni has called on Pacific journalists to strengthen ocean reporting, saying the future of...
‘Keep Leaders accountable, Public informed’: Forum SG Waqa tells Pacific Media
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa has urged regional journalists to provide clear, factual and ethical coverage of leaders' decisions...