WCPO countries getting greater share of skipjack tuna: SPC assessment
Localsâ access to skipjack purse-seine tuna fishery of the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) has increased.
The 2020 tuna fisheries assessment report, conducted by...
Blinken to meet Pacific Islands leaders balancing China and West
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to Fiji on Saturday to reassure Pacific island leaders that Washington and its allies are committed to...
20 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Tonga
Tongan Prime Minister Huâakavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has confirmed that a total of 20 new positive COVID-19 cases have been recorded Wednesday.
This is an increase...
SpaceX may provide permanent internet fix to some Tongan islands
A team of workers from Elon Musk's SpaceX are in Fiji trying to re-establish full internet communications in Tonga, with a Starlink broadband connection.
Starlink...
Japan formalises grants for provision of equipment for fisheries, Agriculture and waterways
The Government of Japan has formalised two grant agreements, worth $300 million Japanese Yen (FJD$6 million) funding to the Government of Fiji through Japanâs...
How trailblazing Fijian Drua are preparing for historic Super Rugby Pacific campaign
A maiden season for a Super Rugby expansion side is challenging in the best of circumstances.
But for the Fijian Drua, a global pandemic has...
Fijian Drua confirm five home match venues for inaugural season
Brisbaneâs Suncorp Stadium to be Druaâs first ever home venue in Round 3 against Rebels and will also be Round 8 venue against Brumbies.
Leichhardt...
Kefu praises Super effort to support Tonga
Toutai Kefu has welcomed the extra layer of funding and awareness the Super Rugby Pacific season will provide to ensure Tonga's plight isn't forgotten.
January's...
Tupou’s cheeky message to rugby officials as Tongan relief is confirmed
Taniela Tupou has cheekily challenged Rugby Australia to âshow me the moneyâ as the rampaging Queensland Reds prop switches gears and begins to ponder...
Kiribati records first Covid death
Kiribati has announced its first Covid-19 death and 207 new cases in the community.
There are now almost 2,000 positive infections, with more than 50...
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IMF flags âvery concernedâ outlook for Pacific as fuel prices rise
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised alarm over the impact of Middle East tensions on Pacific Island economies, warning that rising fuel costs...
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve...
IMF warns energy shock to hit Asia- Pacific
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says rising oil and gas prices linked to the Middle East conflict are set to weaken growth, raise inflation...