Mining’s new frontier: Pacific nations caught in the rush for deep-sea riches
Miners are pushing hard to extract metals from the ocean floor, but there is mounting concern about what it might do to the marine...
Captains ready for Oceania Sevens in Townsville
The eight competing team captains gathered around the iconic Townsville sign this morning to take the customary captain’s photo.
Participating was the men’s and women’s...
New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within the pre-eminent regional grouping.
At his first press conference...
Fiji records highest daily total of 279 COVID-19 cases and reports four deaths
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections with 279 cases reported Wednesday.
The ministry has also reported four deaths attributed to...
Fiji’s virus spike ‘wake-up call’ for Pacific Islands: Red Cross
The Red Cross called for faster vaccine rollouts in vulnerable Pacific island nations Wednesday as a record Covid-19 surge threatens to overload Fiji's health...
97 percent vaccination rate in Niue
After the first phase of the Pfizer vaccine roll out which started three weeks ago, Niue can be proud that 97 per cent of...
PNG records 38 new COVID-19 cases – total cases at 17,079
Papua New Guinea has recorded 38 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday increasing the total number of cases to 17,079.
The cases were reported in 11...
COVID-19 Fiji: Infections total 279 today; highest daily total in current outbreak with four deaths recorded
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive COVID-19 infections as of 8am today with 279 cases reported this evening.
Ministry of Health and...
Court decision on legality of FAST swearing-in next Monday
Samoa Supreme Court’s decision on the legality of the swearing in ceremony performed by the FAST Party on 24 May 2021 in a tent...
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...
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Forum faces packed agenda and partner pressure in Palau
By Nic Maclellan in Koror, Palau
Over the weekend, Pacific leaders started to arrive in Koror, Republic of Palau, for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum.
For...
Pacific pushes for special Climate finance window ahead of COP31
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific Island countries are pushing for concrete action on climate finance, keeping the 1.5-degree target within reach and strengthening...
Civil Society demands permanent seat at Pacific decision-making table
By Pita Ligaiula in Koror, Palau
Pacific civil society organisations are demanding their participation in regional decision-making be formally institutionalised, saying they should no longer...