Study from Fukushima shows even low doses of radiation may contribute to diabetes
New research presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), in Hamburg this week, suggests that exposure...
EU and Kiribati agree on a new fisheries protocol to their sustainable fisheries partnership agreement
The European Union and Kiribati signed a new fisheries protocol to the sustainable fisheries partnership agreement for a duration of five years.
The Kiribati protocol...
Chinese ‘miracle water’ grifters infiltrated the UN and bribed politicians to build Pacific dream city
By Aubrey Belford, Kevin G. Hall, and Martin Young
The stakes could scarcely have been higher for Hilda Heine, the former president of the Marshall...
Grand final stars feature in strong Toa Samoa squad
Six players who featured in this year's NRL Telstra Premiership grand final have been named in a strong Toa Samoa squad to contest this...
Tonga name Penitani, Polata in Pacific Championships squad
Cronulla Sharks captain Tiana Penitani and Cowboys utility China Polata headline the Tonga Women's squad to take part in this year's Pacific Championships.
Both players...
Fijiana 15’s Squad announced for Inaugural WXV 3 Tournament in Dubai
Vodafone Fijiana 15’s Head Coach Inoke Male has unveiled his 30-member squad for the upcoming inaugural WXV 3 Tournament scheduled to take place in...
COVID19 a wake-up call for Pacific countries to strengthen social security systems
The COVID19 crisis was a wake-up call for many Pacific Island Countries to enhance their social security systems.
According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB),...
‘End the licences’: Vanuatu oil rig registry sparks concern amid climate advocacy
Thousands of kilometres away from the Pacific, an oil rig in the North Sea operates under the flag of Vanuatu.
In the Black Sea, a...
Pacific Defence Ministers to meet in New Caledonia
Defence ministers from several Asian and Pacific States are scheduled to meet in New Caledonia for two days during the first week of December,...
Pacific ACP Trade Officials Meets in Suva
The Pacific ACP Trade Officials meeting began today in Suva.
The meeting brings together Pacific members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States...
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Australia maintains $5.2b Aid Programme as Pacific takes priority
Australia will invest $5.2 billion (US$2.67 billion) in official development assistance in 2026-27, with more than three-quarters directed to the Pacific and Southeast Asia...
Missile test crosses multiple Pacific EEZs
The Pacific Islands Forum says China’s ballistic missile test has raised regional concerns after the missile travelled over the exclusive economic zones of several...
Two by-elections to be held after Tonga MPs lose seats
Tonga's Electoral Commission is preparing for by-elections in Tongatapu 2 and Niua 17 after the seats were left vacant following court rulings against their...