Churches warn against misuse of theology to prevent Covid-19 vaccination and protocols
- Pacific churches have called on Christian leaders not to take advantage of the COVID-19 situation in Fiji to manipulate Christians and proselytize.
In a...
PNG deputy PM Basil to face leadership tribunal
Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister and member for Bulolo, Sam Basil will be facing a leadership tribunal.
Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika appointed the...
Numbers of drifting FADs underestimated, SPC study shows
By Claire Heath
The numbers of drifting fish-aggregating devices in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) have been underestimated, an ongoing study by...
Former Oil Search boss Peter Botten says UBS ‘greedy’ on fees
Former Oil Search managing director Peter Botten has branded UBS “greedy” for the fees it charged on a deal in Papua New Guinea and...
Vanuatu government to file civil case today
The 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Vanuatu Government side who are subject to the ruling of Justice Oliver Saksak, will be filing...
Cook Islands to consider proof of Covid-19 vaccination
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination from countries with “rampant” cases of the virus are a future consideration, says Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
“Our travel...
Civil unrest and political instability threaten Fiji as COVID-19 outbreak takes hold
As Fiji's COVID-19 outbreak continues to devastate the country's economy, there are mounting fears the crisis could spark social unrest in the small Pacific...
New Caledonia tension simmers over referendum date
Political tension is rising in New Caledonia as a third referendum on independence from France is planned in December.
The decolonisation process under the 1998...
Australia stands ready to support Fiji; NZ stands by Fiji in times of need
The Australian Minister for the Pacific says they are keen to assist Fiji in any way necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 and...
Three deaths reported in Fiji from COVID-19
Three individuals who had tested positive of COVID-19 have died at Fiji's CWM hospital.
This was confirmed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services...
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