Tag : Pacific
Forum Seeks to Keep Pacific Free from Fukushima Radioactive Waste
The Pacific Islands Forum on Tuesday expressed concern over the disposal of waste from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean....
Fijian Prime Minister Pay Respects to Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare
A memorial service in honor of the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Thomas Somare was held in Fiji today. Prime Minister of the Republic of...
Henry Puna Is New Secretary-General of Pacific Islands Forum
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has been appointed as the new Pacific Islands Forum's Secretary-General....
Transnational Crimes in Pacific a Concern
Transnational Crime in the Pacific Region is a worrying concern for Australia, with Papua New Guinea and other neighbouring countries being used as transit points...
Covid-19 Awareness Program
Covid-19 Awareness Program – Monday, March 30, 2020. 4:00pm Edition Click on the link for see the report:...
Australia, under fire for coal, pledges A$500 million for Pacific climate change
NADI, Fiji (Reuters) - Australia will donate A$500 million to Pacific Islands for renewable energy projects and to help its neighbours prepare for the impact...
Samoa 2019 highlights Australia and China’s soft power play in the Pacific
By Michael Pavitt at the Main Press Centre in Apia APIA, 15 JULY 2019 (INSIDE THE GAMES) — Locals have labelled the 16th edition...
UK ‘stepped back too much’ from Pacific – High Commissioner
The British High Commissioner to New Zealand and Samoa says the UK stepped back too much from the Pacific in the past. This week, Laura...
Australia to step up challenge to China in Pacific with new investment
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will soon offer millions of dollars in funding for infrastructure projects in the Pacific, two sources familiar with the plan told Reuters, as...