While the Pacific has been focused on COVID, TB rates have continued to climb
While all eyes are on the COVID-19 crisis, one of the world's deadliest diseases continues to haunt the Pacific.
Tuberculosis, or TB, is a highly-contagious...
Fiji Election plan ready: Supervisor of Elections
The Fijian Elections Office has completed its operational plan for the Writ period, laying out how the entire process will be run.
The plan covers...
Indonesian govt must fulfill UN request to investigate Papua
Coordinator of the Papuan Observatory for Human Rights (POHR) Thomas Syufi said Indonesia’s apathy towards human rights, economic, socio-cultural, environmental, educational, and health issues...
Two COVID deaths in Fiji, 26 new cases recorded
Fiji's Ministry of Health has recorded two more COVID-19 deaths and 26 new cases.
Since the last update, Fiji has recorded 26 new cases of...
Half of Tonga’s tourism businesses ‘won’t return’ after tsunami, lockdown
Tongan business experts say up to 50 per cent of the country’s tourism and hospitality sector might not return after the recent volcano eruption,...
Reliance reconnecting Tonga end of cable, for Tuesday countdown to launch
The Tongatapu end of the Tonga Cable was being spliced this afternoon, and service is expected to come online by late Tuesday, 38 days...
FAO and WFP join forces to boost children’s right to food in schools
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a project to improve the diet...
Moana Pasifika v Chiefs Round 2 DHL Super Rugby Pacific match postponed
Moana Pasifika’s Round 2 DHL Super Rugby Pacific match against the Gallagher Chiefs has been postponed due to player welfare concerns New Zealand Rugby...
Fijian Drua make history as first all Pacific Super Rugby team
The Fijian Drua made history by becoming the first all Pacific team to take part in the elite Super Rugby Pacific competition last weekend.
Despite...
Nineteen journalists suspended from Papua New Guinea news station in coverage row
Nineteen journalists from Papua New Guinea’s leading television media company, EMTV, have been suspended following a walk-off protest by staff.
The staff walked off the...
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UN Climate Chief says fossil fuel crisis driving global instability
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has warned that rising fossil fuel costs and global instability are putting pressure on economies, calling for...
Tiny Pacific nations face tough choices on food, fuel posed by Iran war
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Second PNG Media Summit elevated to regional event
The Media Council of Papua New Guinea (MCPNG) is proud to announce that the 2nd PNG Media Summit 2026 has been elevated to a...