Regional
Red Cross workers under pressure
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Samoa’s measles epidemic and national efforts to immunise have put Red Cross workers under huge pressure as the death toll continues to rise.
Children under four most at risk
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Children in Samoa between six months to four years of age remain the most vulnerable as Samoa’s measles emergency deepens.
High anxiety' in Samoa
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Published in Regional
Another child dies as Kiwi medic says situation is ‘incredibly serious’ There has been another measles death in Samoa bringing the total to 33. Sixteen of those to die were aged between one and four years, seven were between six and 11 months– and six were under six months old.
Forum to urged to recognise Taiwan
Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – The leaders of five Micronesian states have called on the Pacific Islands Forum to recognise Taiwan and China as equals at its meetings.
Pacific plan may drain aid budget
Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Published in Regional
Funding for infrastructure bank worries aid groups
Fiji PM sends warning to developers
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has issued a warning to foreign developers who plan to do business in the country.
Call to dissolve parliament
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Three petitions with over 10,000 signatures calling for the King of Tonga to dissolve parliament and launch an investigation into the government have been presented to the palace in Nuku’alofa.
Nauru restricts medical transfers
Thursday 21 February 2019 | Published in Regional
NAURU – Nauru’s government has rushed through new laws to prevent residents being granted medical transfers based on online recommendations.
Malolo a lesson for landowners
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Published in Regional
FIJI – A Fiji opposition MP says events on the island of Malolo should be a warning to all landowners in the country.
Islanders are ready to work
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Published in Regional
SOLOMON ISLANDS – More than 1000 Solomon Islanders are competing for 200 places in a “work ready pool” which could land them jobs in Australia.
284 Apec vehicles still missing
Thursday 14 February 2019 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINA – Papua New Guinea police are still seeking the return of nearly 300 imported cars loaned to officials for driving world leaders around its capital during last year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.
Tongan players keen to come home
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Some Tongan rugby players would return from Europe “in a heartbeat” to play for a Pacific Super Rugby team, Tonga head coach Toutai Kefu says.
PNG to ban Facebook for a month
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The Papua New Guinean government is to ban Facebook for a month in a bid to crack down on “fake users” and study the effects the website is having on the nation’s population.
Samoan language in the spotlight
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Samoans in New Zealand are celebrating their culture and identity as part of annual efforts to encourage more people to be bilingual.
Village gives up suspects
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – The Salelavalu village council on Samoa’s Savai‘i Island has handed two men to police over a brawl last Saturday with youths from Salelologa village.
Games sues Tonga for millions
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – The Pacific Games Council and Tonga’s Olympic Committee (TASANOC) have lodged a claim for millions of dollars of damages against the Tonga government for its late withdrawal from hosting the 2019 event.
Whales wash ashore after being shot
Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Four whales have washed up dead on a remote Pacific island, with witnesses claiming all of the whales had been shot in the head.
Pacific rugby squad gets player backing
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – A proposed combined Pacific Islands Super Rugby team has the backing of a number of former players and administrators.
PACIFIC BRIEFS 21/05/2018
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NCD GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST LAUNCHED
France displays Pacific 'schizophrenia'
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Regional
FRENCH PACIFIC – A leading French Polynesian pro-independence politician has described the French government’s stance towards its Pacific colonies as “schizophrenic”.