UN atomic energy agency to work with Japan on Fukushima water disposal
The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), said on Tuesday that it will work closely with Japan which is preparing to release a million tonnes of...
Highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on business in Tonga
A recent report by Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) focusing on the impacts of COVID-19 on Tonga’s private sector has found that less than a...
Cook Islands Superfund increases withdrawal limit from 15k to 45k
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund has adjusted the pension withdrawal limit, which loosens the criteria for those who want to exit the scheme.
Under...
Fukushima: Japan announces it will dump contaminated water into sea
Japan has announced it will release more than 1m tonnes of contaminated water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, a...
First batch of 132,000 vaccines arrives in Port Moresby through COVAX facility
With over 1,500 essential workers already vaccinated in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Health Minister Jelta Wong is optimistic that the numbers will continue...
Fiji leading the world in COVID-19 containment: PM Bainimarama
Fiji is leading the world in COVID-19 containment.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said all the measures put in to protect Fiji against the pandemic has...
Mountains of Hydro trouble
By Samisoni Pareti
Mountain tribes in Fiji are thwarting plans by the country’s power monopoly to build a multi-million hydro power plant.
The people of Nubu...
Six Samoan lawyers cross to become legislators
Six legal minds have successfully won their bid to become decision makers and legislators following Friday’s Samoa General Election, according to OEC preliminary results.
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Palau ‘would welcome British aircraft carrier’ to counter China’s reach in Pacific says president
-The Royal Navy’s carrier strike group would be welcome to visit Palau when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific this year, as the island attempts...
COVID ‘long way from over’ as cases and deaths surge – WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic is “a long way from over” but there are many reasons to be optimistic and it’s possible the pandemic can be...
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Australia’s care crisis driving Pacific health systems toward collapse, Vanuatu worst hit: report
Skilled health workers from Pacific Island countries are being poached to fill Australia’s shortage of care workers, pushing health systems in the region to...
OACPS Ministers meet in Brussels to drive reform and prepare for 2026 Summit
The Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) will hold its 120th Session of the Council of Ministers from 12 to 14 December...
Tribunal finds France responsible for security failure during New Caledonia riots
New Caledonia's administrative tribunal on Thursday delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a “reasonable level of security” during...