Four more Samoan Associate Ministers sworn-in
Four Samoan Associate Ministers were sworn-in Tuesday to support the workload of Cabinet ministers.
The larger Ministries such and Public Works, Environment and Agriculture now...
Communications restored to Tonga a month after volcanic eruption and tsunami
Tonga has been reconnected to the world following repairs to a submarine cable, a month after a volcanic eruption and tsunami cut communications to...
Fiji and Japan formalise COVID-19 crisis response emergency support loan
The governments of Fiji and Japan exchanged diplomatic notes at a ceremony in Suva Tuesday to formalise Japan’s assistance to Fiji through the “COVID-19...
‘We want one disaster, not two’: Tonga struggles to keep Covid at bay
The Pacific nation, still reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami last month, is emerging from lockdown following its first outbreak of the pandemic.
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‘We’ll probably see the best of them’: Wright ready for Fijian Drua challenge
The Brumbies are expecting a much different Fijian Drua's outfit to their opening round defeat, believing they will be at their best when they...
Executing set-pieces key for Fijian Drua
Ball retention will be crucial for the Fijian Drua as it prepares for its Super Rugby Pacific round two clash against the Brumbies this...
PNG Hunters and Kaiviti Silktails name Melanesian Bowl squads
PNG Hunters will take to the field for a historic pre-season clash when they face Fiji Kava Kaiviti Silktails this Saturday in the PacificAus...
Australia to print, pay for PNG ballot papers
Australia will print, and pay K10 million (US$2.8 million) for the 12 million ballot papers to be used in the 2022 general election, according...
NZ Government announces $140m Omicron support for Māori and Pacific
The New Zealand government has announced $140 million (US$93 million) worth of targeted funding for health providers to support Māori and Pacific communities as...
Solomon Islands borders to open by 01 July
Solomon Islands has announced the country’s international borders will open by 01 July 2022.
This is for those coming in and leaving the country.
“We will...
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Vanuatu Parliament to debate no-confidence motion on Monday
Vanuatu Parliament will debate the no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat on Monday next week, after Speaker Felix Stephen confirmed that...
Put the ocean at the centre of COP31
By Peter Thomson
For over 30 years, Pacific island countries have issued the same warning at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference: the warming...