Climate change ‘greatest threat’ to livelihoods, security of Pacific people: Expert
An environmental official stressed that climate change is “the single greatest threat” to Pacific peoples' livelihoods and security as he highlighted the devastating effects...
Japan PM tells Pacific that nuclear wastewater dump is harmless
Japan's Prime Minister has told Pacific Islands leaders that his country would ensure no harm will come to the environment from dumping treated nuclear...
PNG PM Marape calls on Pacific trade partners to open bubble
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is urging bilateral partners to open up an economic bubble that will allow export and trade in...
Fiji reported three deaths and 352 positive cases of COVID-19
Fiji has reported 352 new positive COVID-19 cases and three deaths Monday.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong said the...
Fijians urged to take action as COVID-19 claim more lives
Fijians need to help themselves if they want to see a way out of the current COVID-19 outbreak that has killed 31 people and...
China opposes Australia’s blocking of China’s vaccines to PNG
China on Monday expressed grave concern over and firm opposition to Australia blocking China's COVID-19 vaccine aid to Papua New Guinea (PNG), calling it...
Confusion deterring Pacific Islanders from taking vaccine as PM flags plan for international travel
The Australian Prime Minister has announced a four-step plan that could eventually lead Pacific Islanders to reunite with their families, but it all depends...
Samoa State of Emergency extended to 01 August
Samoa continues to be under COVID-19 State of Emergency as the Orders have been extended for another month to 01 August 2021.
The extension has...
Mortuary at Fiji’s largest hospital full as COVID-19 cases surge
The mortuary at Fiji’s largest hospital is now full, the country’s health ministry said on Monday, as the Pacific island nation logs record daily...
“If it is safe, dump it in Tokyo”
By Nic Maclellan
Japan’s Yoshihide Suga has announced a new “Pacific bonds” policy to strengthen cooperation between Japan and Forum Island Countries, as Pacific leaders...
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Neville Choi takes PINA presidency as Moala steps down
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea Media Council President Neville Choi has been elected President of the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA),...
PNG secures bid to host 2028 Pacific Media Summit
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Papua New Guinea has secured the bid to host the Pacific Media Summit in 2028, with the decision taken...
‘Rising seas are sinking futures’
World leaders approved the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on Thursday as the UN chief warned that encroaching waters are already...