COVID-19 in the Pacific
By Sheenal Sharma
A little over two years ago, countries were announcing border closures and lockdowns as COVID-19 cases started surging around the globe.
In...
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Chief Tarilama wants Vanuatu Head of State
Lobbying for Vanuatu’s top constitutional post has started, months before the term of the current Head of State, Pastor Obed Moses Tallis ends.
A high-ranking...
Climate Summit event in French Polynesia plans to pay back its carbon footprint
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Tonga may be forced to dissolve parliament – Moala
The loss of a fourth MP in Tonga to election petitions could lead to the dissolution of the parliament.
The latest MP to lose his...
Beijing to visit Solomon Islands raising Pacific naval base fears
China’s foreign minister is expected to visit the Solomon Islands by the end of the month, in a move that has heightened fears that...
Forum SG hosts Solomon Islands ‘Tok Stori’ session
Pacific Forum Leaders and Foreign Ministers attended a unique 'Tok Stori' hybrid event in Suva on Tuesday 10 May.
The event was initiated by the...
Tuvalu, sinking in the Pacific, fears becoming a superpower ‘pawn’
Tuvalu fears that climate change, an existential threat to the Pacific nation, is being forgotten and it worries that fellow island nations could become...
Fijian Drua beat Moana Pasifika in historic Super battle
Fijian Drua have prevailed in their inaugural clash with Moana Pasifika, winning 34-19 in Parramatta.
The first meeting of the Super Rugby Pacific's newest sides...
Tonga’s deputy prime minister ousted after bribery ruling
Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei has become the third cabinet minister in a space of a week to lose his Parliamentary seat following...
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Lord Fakafanua elected Tonga’s new Prime Minister after parliamentary vote
Tonga's Legislative Assembly has elected Lord Fakafanua as the kingdom’s new prime minister following a secret parliamentary ballot this afternoon.
Interim Speaker Lord Tangi...
Pacific health systems at breaking point as Australia, NZ labour schemes drain skilled workers:...
A major new study by the Australia Institute has warned that labour migration policies promoted by Australia and New Zealand are accelerating a health...
TD03F upgraded to tropical depression, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Fiji
Tropical Disturbance TD03F has been upgraded to a Tropical Depression and is expected to bring heavy rain and strong northerly winds to Fiji over...