We won’t allow corruption to continue unchecked: UN Assembly president
The effects of corruption are “detrimental to all of society”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Wednesday during the first day...
United Nations General Assembly holds special session against corruption
The United Nations General Assembly Special Session against corruption began at the UN headquarters in New York today with strong calls for the redoubling...
Sustainable Waste Actions to make a difference in our Pacific
Solutions for sustainable waste actions in used oil management, marine debris and disaster wastes will be in place across the Pacific islands through a...
OPINION: Focus on reducing barriers to private sector success, Cook Islands PM says
A recession is not the time to cut government spending, it is a time when government is expected to front up and stimulate the...
Pandemic shocks: Fiji Reserve Bank
The recent pandemic shock will further affect fiscal revenue collections and increase expenditure commitments of the Government, forecasts the Reserve Bank of Fiji.
In its...
China Navigation comes out in favour of Marshall Islands’ carbon tax proposal, readies first sail-assisted newbuild
China Navigation is to sign for a revolutionary sail-assisted newbuild this month as part of a package of green measures announced today.
The Swire subsidiary...
Simply no scenario’ where humanity can survive on an ocean-free planet
The world must harness “clear, transformative and actionable solutions” to address the ocean crisis, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Tuesday,...
Unprecedented for government to walk out from parliament: Vanuatu Opposition leader
It was the first time for the government to boycott itself from parliament Tuesday morning, said Vanuatu Leader of Opposition, Ralph Regenvanu.
“We have never...
Vanuatu launches its COVID- 19 vaccination rollout
-Today marks a historic moment for Vanuatu as the Ministry of Health launches its COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
With the long-awaited and planned for COVID-19 vaccines...
Akaiti Puna sworn in as new Cook Islands MP
Akaiti Puna was sworn in as Manihiki’s new Cook Islands Member of Parliament on Monday during a flash sitting.
Puna, who won the Manihiki seat...
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Dr Aqorau warns Middle East conflict will hit Pacific, calls for ‘Ocean of Peace’
The Vice-Chancellor of the Solomon Islands National University, Dr Transform Aqorau, says the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran will have...
Dates for the 8th Pacific Media Summit announced
The Fijian Media Association (FMA) and the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) are pleased to announce that the 8th Pacific Media Summit will be...
Military bases in Guam raise alert level amid raging conflict in Middle East
While assuring Guam residents that there is no specific threat to the island at this time, the Joint Region Marianas and the Guam National...