Arkansas lawmakers approve emergency rule to grant SNAP benefits to Marshallese migrants
A legislative subcommittee on Thursday approved an emergency rule to comply with a new U.S federal law that extends certain public assistance programme benefits...
Tonga’s meth crisis: Impact on children, families becoming evident
As Tonga grapples with its meth crisis the true impact on children and families is becoming evident.
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Rugby league: NZ to host Australia, Tonga as Pacific Championships return for 2024
The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns will return to action at the end of the year, as New Zealand Rugby League and the NRL have...
UN chief urges climate justice for Pacific nations beset by rising oceans
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Pacific Islands Forum Leaders arriving in Nuku’alofa
The Pacific Islands Forum’s new Secretary General, Baron Waqa, arrived in Tonga Thursday, ahead of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, which opens...
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting: Why does it matter?
By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti
The 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM53) kicks off next week in Nuku’alofa, and it has some Tongans asking what is...
Venue of the Forum Leaders meeting launched by Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala
Thursday marked the grand opening of the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium, the main venue of the Forum Leaders Meeting - a state-of-the-art facility...
Tuitama and Lalomilo start for Manu Samoa
Manu Samoa debutants Lalomilo Lalomilo and Tuna Tuitama have been given the nod to start against the Flying Fijians in the Pacific Nations Cup...
Momo, Karawalevu to debut for Flying against Samoa
Vuate Karawalevu and Epeli Momo will make their FIJI Water Flying Fijians debut against Samoa in the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup...
Indonesian President elect Prabowo wants to respect indigenous rights
Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto says he wants to work with Papua New Guinea to seek advice and insights on how to respect the rights...
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