97 percent vaccination rate in Niue
After the first phase of the Pfizer vaccine roll out which started three weeks ago, Niue can be proud that 97 per cent of...
PNG records 38 new COVID-19 cases – total cases at 17,079
Papua New Guinea has recorded 38 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday increasing the total number of cases to 17,079.
The cases were reported in 11...
COVID-19 Fiji: Infections total 279 today; highest daily total in current outbreak with four deaths recorded
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections as of 8am today with 279 cases reported this evening.
Ministry of Health and...
Court decision on legality of FAST swearing-in next Monday
Samoa Supreme Court’s decision on the legality of the swearing in ceremony performed by the FAST Party on 24 May 2021 in a tent...
Churches warn against misuse of theology to prevent Covid-19 vaccination and protocols
- Pacific churches have called on Christian leaders not to take advantage of the COVID-19 situation in Fiji to manipulate Christians and proselytize.
In a...
PNG deputy PM Basil to face leadership tribunal
Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister and member for Bulolo, Sam Basil will be facing a leadership tribunal.
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika appointed the...
Numbers of drifting FADs underestimated, SPC study shows
By Claire Heath
The numbers of drifting fish-aggregating devices in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) have been underestimated, an ongoing study by...
Former Oil Search boss Peter Botten says UBS ‘greedy’ on fees
Former Oil Search managing director Peter Botten has branded UBS “greedy” for the fees it charged on a deal in Papua New Guinea and...
Vanuatu government to file civil case today
The 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Vanuatu Government side who are subject to the ruling of Justice Oliver Saksak, will be filing...
Cook Islands to consider proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination from countries with “rampant” cases of the virus are a future consideration, says Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
“Our travel...
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PNG among 12 countries hit by new U.S visa bond rule
The United States State Department is expanding its visa bond programme to 50 countries, including Papua New Guinea, requiring some travelers to pay up...
Cook Islands PM Brown reaffirms relationship with NZ
Prime Minister Mark Brown has reaffirmed that the Cook Islands’ relationship with Aotearoa New Zealand 'remains enduring, grounded in shared history, values, and mutual...
Deep-sea mining target area moves closer to Guam
Guam leaders vowed to continue fighting the U.S federal government's plans to lease 69 million acres of seabed near Guam for mining of rare...