New Caledonia goes into lockdown after Covid-19 community outbreak
New Caledonia has detected three cases of Covid-19 in the community and ordered a two-week lockdown from midday Tuesday.
The three cases are not connected...
Fiji’s vaccination effort world-class: Feakes
Fiji has been recognised as one of the few, if not the only country to have reached a commendable feat in its vaccination rate.
Australian...
Cocaine, geography and Covid-19, drug trafficking in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police network says one of the biggest challenges countries in the region face with drugs washing up on their...
Telstra boss visits PNG for Digicel talks
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Australia needs to ‘step-up’ in Micronesia
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Micronesian leaders still committed to leaving PIF
Federated States of Micronesia(FSM) President David Panuelo says Micronesian leaders remain committed to leaving Pacific Island Forum (PIF) despite attempts to reconcile with other...
NZ seasonal employment travel bubble with Pacific nations put on hold
The recognised seasonal employment one-way quarantine-free travel bubble between New Zealand and three Pacific nations has been put on hold as Delta cases continue...
Peter Stewart appointed CEO of 2023 Pacific Games
Peter Stewart has been appointed CEO of the 2023 Pacific Games Organising Committee, with just over 800 days until the opening ceremony in Honiara.
The...
Climate vulnerable Pacific nations want “action on the climate emergency at COP26”
Eight Pacific island nations of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) have adopted a regional communique with a set of 16 recommendations to address the...
HRPP want their MPs to be sworn in by Samoa Head of State
The Human Rights Protection Party leader and former Samoa Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has written to the Speaker asking that they wish to...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to consider a major overhaul of how the region engages its 21 dialogue...
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By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
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