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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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…
Nauru’s Diplomatic Switch to China – the Rising Stakes in Pacific Geopolitics
Solomon Island – Nauru’s decision to switch diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China has nothing to do with Australia. It reflects the intense geopolitical competition in the Pacific and the sustained, but…
Marshall Islands reaffirms ties with Taiwan in wake of Nauru shift
RNZ Pacific – Marshall Islands officials quickly moved this week to reaffirm this nation’s ties with Taipei in the wake of Nauru shifting diplomatic allegiance from Taiwan to China. “The Republic of…
Taiwan loses another diplomatic ally as Nauru recognizes China
The Washington Post – TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Pacific island nation of Nauru announced on Monday it was severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan and instead recognizing China. The surprise switch shaved Taiwan’s…
UN renewal, Security Council reform, global financing redesign needed – Nauru President Russ Kun
RNZ Pacific – The Pacific nation of Nauru has called on the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for an urgent need to reform the global decision making at the United Nations. “The United Nations…
AFP admits Peter Dutton was not specifically briefed on concerns over Nauru businessman
ABC News – The Australian Federal Police has been forced to correct the record and clarify that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was not briefed on the identity of a man later jailed…
Australia request the government to take in 150 refugees off Nauru and PNG
JURIST – The Australian Greens party Monday introduced a bill to parliament asking the government to take in 150 refugees living in Nauru and Papua New Guinea (PNG), who have been there…
Nauru police Commissioner shows gratitude to Fiji police force in supporting their program
The Fiji Times – The Fiji Police Force was acknowledged for supporting capacity building programs for Nauruan Police officers over the years. Nauru Police Force Commissioner Iven Notte highlighted this while paying…