‘The next pandemic’: drought is a hidden global crisis, UN says
Drought is a hidden global crisis that risks becoming “the next pandemic” if countries do not take urgent action on water and land management...
Third wave of COVID-19 possible in PNG
There could be a possible third wave of COVID-19 in PNG, however, this will depend on the risk of importation of variants.
When asked to...
COVID-19 claims another life; 91 new cases reported in Fiji
Fiji has reported 91 new cases of COVID-19 and one death attributed to the virus.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James...
Staggering 121 positive covid-19 cases reported in Fiji ; new clusters identified
Fiji has reported another staggering 121 new cases of cOVID-19 Wednesday marking another single occasion of three-digit case numbers recorded.
Ministry of Health permanent secretary...
American Samoa culture plays role in U.S citizenship ruling
In a decision citing American Samoa cultural traditions, those born in the U.S. territory shouldn’t have citizenship automatically forced on them, a federal appeals...
Solomon Islands MP Peter Kenilorea Jnr is OACPS President
The Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands, John Patteson Oti, on behalf of Parliament has congratulated Peter Kenilorea Jr, Member of Parliament...
FAST behind political delays: Tuilaepa
Samoa caretaker Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi, has accused the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party as the primary factor...
‘Don’t not let the number surpass capacity’, Fiji follows WHO criteria in determining COVID-19 deaths
Fiji's Health Ministry chief medical adviser Dr Jemesa Tudravu is urging Fijians to not allow the number of COVID-19 cases to surpass the capacity...
The mice that roared: how eight tiny countries took on foreign fishing fleets
By Christopher Pala
It has been described as “the most remarkable achievement of the Pacific island countries in the last 50 years”.
In 1982, eight,...
Violence against women in Pacific politics
Written by Ancuta Hansen
As with their sisters around the world, many women in the Pacific Islands are victims of violence. While much of...
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Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem, drawing regional and international condemnation
Naoero has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the ninth country to establish its diplomatic mission in the city and drawing condemnation from Jordan...
11 years on, Pacific Meteorological leaders revisit Nuku’alofa declaration
The Pacific Meteorological Council (PMC) is meeting today in Tonga to revisit commitments first made more than a decade ago.
The meeting comes 11 years...
Sea level rise is locked in, UN overshoot pathway too late for the Pacific
By Elenoa Masi
The United Nations has suggested a pathway to manage global warming, which is now predicted to breach the 1.5 degrees target in...