Oceania

The country has approved and adopted a new tax system after more than 30 years; the new tax law, called Palau Goods and Services Tax will come into effect in January 2023

New asphalt roads for Matevulu College and Hog Habour School were inaugurated by the Minister of Education; they were built by the Department of Public Works with the support of the Australian Government, for safer and more regular access to these schools

Kiribati Meteorological Service staff will be able to better warn residents of likely natural hazards through training on climate data analysis, weather tools and science communication

The National University of Fiji will implement a phased reopening of its campuses starting today; only students and staff who are fully vaccinated or have proof that they have obtained a vaccination exemption will be allowed to enter FNU

The Tuvalu Language Week, the sixth Pacific Language Week 2021, has moved online due to uncertainty around Covid-19

Several moderate earthquakes, with a magnitude of around 5, have been recorded in recent days

The prime minister touched on climate change and ocean protection in his speech to the United Nations, underlining how the protection of the marine environment is a priority for Pacific nations

After the team finished winless at the World Cup in Lithuania this month, conceding 22 goals in 3 matches, the Solomon Islands Football Federation believes that major changes are needed if the national futsal team is to be competitive on the world stage

The Nauru Police Force has opened its first community post after Digicel Nauru handed over its container café at the Civic Centre to the Police Force

The Lycée de Luganville, the largest secondary school in the province of Santo with over 700 students, was damaged by cyclone Harold in April 2020; classrooms, a library, a dining hall and dormitories will finally be rebuilt