RNZ Pacific- Analysis – French Home Affairs and Overseas minister Gérald Darmanin has confirmed on Wednesday he will once again visit New Caledonia next week, on 20 February, as the French Pacific entity…
Month: February 2024
Fiji lawyer willing to offer ‘hard evidence’ to support abuse allegations
RNZ Pacific – A Fiji human rights lawyer in exile is offering to provide the Fiji military and government with hard evidence to support allegations of human rights abuses against a high-ranking…
Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime
Island Times – LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. They’re already thinking three-peat. First, they had to become the…
Tongan siblings caught with 15kg meth refused bail
RNZ Pacific – A senior bank official the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT) and his sister have been charged after being caught with 15 kilograms methamphetamine over the weekend. Tēvita Nonu…
New Zealand and Samoa renew partnership for cooperation
RNZ Pacific – New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Samoa’s Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa have signed a renewed Statement of Partnership in Apia today. Peters and Minister for Health and…
Series of bills proposed to streamline election process, save costs
Kuam News – A total of seven bills were deliberated, all sponsored by Senator Roy Wuinata, who worked with the Election Commission in drafting the measures. GEC offered testimony in support of…
Miss Pacific 2024 crowns Miss Samoa
Seven contestants competed for the crown this year – representing American Samoa, Tonga, Palau, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, the Marshall Islands and Samoa. The opening night featured the talent category. Miss Samoa…
U.S. Coast Guard sails to outer islands of Federated States of Micronesia with needed equipment and supplies
The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew arrived at Dekhitik Harbor in Pohnpei on Feb. 1 as part of an international effort to deliver essential supplies and equipment to the drought-affected outer…
Samoa, Fiji and New Zealand bag wins to kick-off Oceania Women’s Olympic qualifier
RNZ Pacific – Samoa gave their home fans something to cheer about on Wednesday when they defeated Vanuatu 1-0 in their opening pool match at the OFC Women’s Olympic Qualifier in Apia….
Vice President Senior Vows to Run Again, Highlighting Family and Vulnerable Populations
Island Times – Palau’s Vice President Uduch Sengebau-Senior declared her intention to seek re-election in the November 2024 General Election, emphasizing her commitment to supporting families, women, and children. Motivated by a…