Viral infection sweeps across Fiji
AN influenza-like illness is sweeping across Fiji where health facilities have reported a surge in acute respiratory
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27 Vanuatu workers banned after absconding from seasonal jobs
TWENTY-seven individuals who absconded from seasonal work programmes in Australia and New Zealand have been temporarily banned from returning
$USD30 million for Kiribati education
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $USD30 million grant to deliver high-quality primary and secondary education for students in
ICJ opinion strengthens Pacific push for climate justice
USP panel explores the ICJ’s climate decision and its impact on global climate talks at COP
Tongan doctor to head Pacific Community
DOCTOR Paula Vivili has been appointed Director General of the Pacific
Germany marks reunification, strengthens Pacific partnerships
GERMANY has committed itself to strengthening ties within the
Menopause is not a Choice for Women – Break the Silence and Let’s Talk About It!
What do we want? Break the Silence and Stigma on Menopause! When do we want it? Now!
Faced with the Impacts of the Climate Crisis, Solomon Islands Develops Procedures to Support Planned Relocation
Rising seas stronger cyclones, and coastal erosion are reshaping life in the Solomon Islands, forcing communities to confront tough choices about their
People centre of ocean conference
THE second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on September 29 at the Heritage Park Hotel, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from across the
Pacific countries review impact of biosecurity capacity building programmes
Biosecurity officers from across the Pacific met in Fiji recently to review the impact of biosecurity training programmes delivered under the Safe Agricultural Trade Facilitation through Economic Integration in the
Akon set to celebrate PNG’s 50th anniversary
AMERICAN singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer, Akon, is set to electrify Papua New Guinea's 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations, confirmed for September
French Polynesia’s president endorses nuclear-free Pacific
AT the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands, French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson highlighted the legacy of French nuclear testing and urged a stronger South Pacific Nuclear-Free
Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes
THE Solomon Islands has abolished all taxes on menstrual products, becoming the first Pacific nation to combat period
Fiji Airways makes global top 10
FIJI Airways has been named one of the top 10 airlines in the world by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience
Pacific churches call on Forum leaders to recognise Palestine
AS Pacific leaders meet in Honiara, the Pacific Conference of Churches urges governments to recognise Palestinian
Fiji, Marshall Islands strengthen bilateral ties
SINCERE talks at the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara reaffirmed the strong ties and shared goals between the two Pacific
Collapse of French Government to impact Forum debate on New Caledonia
AS President of New Caledonia Alcide Ponga attends his first Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara this week, the French government in Paris has
EU ensures accountability in Pacific funding
ACCOUNTABILITY and access to funding will be the focus of a €300 million investment package for Pacific nations announced by the European Union (EU). EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef
No waiting as Pacific leads
THE inaugural EU-Pacific Business Forum united leaders and partners to advance the Pacific’s economic
SIS leaders push for action
SMALLER Island States leaders met ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum to align their agenda before talks with larger members like Australia and New