Experts call on Pacific community to take inspiration from Fiji as vaccination rates lag behind
A group of experts are imploring the Pacific community to take inspiration from how Fiji has dealt with COVID-19 and increase their vaccination rates.
Currently...
Samoa Speaker unaware by-election dates have changed
Samoan Parliament Speaker, Papali’i Li’o Ta’eu Masipa’u was surprised when asked why the dates for the seven by-elections had been changed from 12 to...
Oman trounce PNG in World Cup opener
Co-hosts Oman got celebrations under way at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 with a comprehensive 10-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in...
PNG strive for a ‘dream’ World Cup date with Australia
If Papua New Guinea’s efforts to get a game against an Australian team have been stymied by COVID-19, then over the next week they...
Fuli ready to take on national 7s job
Stand in Fiji 7s coach Saiasi Fuli who takes over from departing coach Gareth Baber has assured the people of Fiji that he is...
Hemi Ahio destroys opponent for signature win in Dubai
New Zealand heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio has recorded a statement win in Dubai.
Ahio maintained his unbeaten record with a knockout victory over Dubai-based Iran...
‘Big shoes to fill’: Marika Koroibete ruled out of Wallabies’ spring tour
Marika Koroibete will play no part in the Wallabies’ spring tour after the superstar winger opted to stay in Australia for family reasons.
Koroibete did...
UN resolution on Climate Change rapporteur a boost for Pacific-SG Puna
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna has welcomed the latest UN Human Rights Council vote for a UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights...
Former PNG PM acquitted on abuse of office charge
Former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill defiantly clenched his fist Thursday, telling his political opponents “you have to defeat me at the...
ADB, PNG sign US$325 million loan to better connect remote communities to markets and services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) today signed a US$325 million loan to help fund tranche 2...
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