Motion in recognition of anger based on political and economic issues: Solomons Opposition leader Wale
Solomon Islands Opposition Leader says the motion of no confidence on the Prime Minister is in recognition of the anger on longstanding political issues.
Speaking...
PNG deputy PM cleared of all misconduct charges
The Leadership Tribunal inquiring into misconduct charges against Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister and Member for Bulolo Sam Basil has cleared him of...
Border closure will be the last resort: Tourism Fiji CEO Hill
Tourism Fiji chief executive Brent Hill says closure of borders will be the country’s last resort if cases of coronavirus are not contained again.
Hill...
US$2 million ADB grant signed to support tourist return during COVID19 recovery
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Cook Islands have signed a $2 million grant agreement to help boost tourism in the...
Set up peacekeeping force: Sir Julius Chan
In light of the recent riots in Honiara, New Ireland Governor, Sir Julius Chan has reminded Papua New Guinea’s leadership to set up the...
Convert climate ‘promises to action’, urge UN rights experts
Marking the 35th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development, independent UN human rights experts on Friday issued an urgent call to...
New drug laws passed in PNG Parliament
Anyone caught trafficking, peddling or consuming illicit drugs or controlled substances will face life imprisonment or a fine of up to K2 million (US$565,000)...
Government returns leased aircraft and launches an audit of Samoa Airways
The Government of Samoa intends to rescind the lease over a Samoa Airways Boeing 737-800 aircraft and also launch a full audit of the...
Australia’s Chief Vet visits Fiji to strengthen biosecurity and animal health collaboration
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Schipp is traveling to Fiji to strengthen ties with key Fijian agricultural, veterinary, and animal health representatives.
Dr Schipp...
PNG rejects request to operate under Australia
The Papua New Guinea Police Forces contingents will operate on its own under the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF).
This was confirmed by Moses...
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