RNZ Pacific – A national cleaning campaign is underway in Samoa to address the nation’s outbreak of dengue fever. Since November last year, there has been more than 200 cases confirmed, with the…
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David Lambourne: Australia-born judge facing potential deportation from Kiribati
RNZ Pacific – An Australian-born judge in Kiribati could well face deportation later this week after a tribunal ruling that he should be removed from his post. The tribunal’s report has just…
Pacific women discuss economic roadblocks in Nauru
RNZ Pacific – Violence, health, disability, culture and education are holding women back from an economic standpoint, a manager from Pacific Women Lead says. Speaking at the Micronesian Ministers for Women Conference…
Koror State secures loan to Bolster Budget after years of delays
Island Times – KOROR, Palau — Koror State is finally set to receive a loan from the national government to help fund its annual budget, ending nearly three years of requests. Minister…
Bill 259 offers solution for 22 GovGuam agencies without legal representation
KUAM News- As 22 Government of Guam agencies enter week 7 of no legal representation, lawmakers attempt to resolve the situation. Senator Tom Fisher remarked, “The territory has been suffering for some…
New Caledonia: Flags and emotions high over proposed changes
RNZ Pacific – New Caledonia’s capital was on Saturday flooded by two simultaneous waves of French and Kanaky flags as part of two demonstrations in downtown Nouméa, only two streets away from…
Oceania football: Vanutau claims top spot at U19 tourney
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu has qualified for the OFC Under-19 Men’s Championship 2024 in July following their 2-0 win over the Cook Islands at the VFF Freshwater Stadium in Port Vila on…
Public Holiday for Elections Declared and Liquor Ban Ordered
Solomon Times – In a move to facilitate the smooth conduct of National, Provincial, and Honiara City Council elections, the Solomon Islands Government has declared Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, as a public…
‘Not looking for money’: Samoa citizenship bill ‘about trust and fairness’ – community leader
RNZ Pacific – A Samoan community leader in New Zealand says the citizenship bill that aims to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Samoa between 1924 and 1949…
Vanuatu MPs to get big pay rise
RNZ Pacific – Vanuatu’s deputy leader of the opposition and other office holders in the opposition are getting huge pay rises. The government raised the wages last week to bring them in…