Oceania

Cybercrime Bill has passed with the support of the entire House; it is aimed - among other things - at protecting the confidentiality of the computer system and preventing its misuse, and prosecuting violations of the law

The country is waiting for the outcome of court cases relating to the April elections to be resolved after the Supreme Court met to determine the legality of Parliament's non-traditional oath of office held under a tent in the car park

The roll out of second doses of vaccines for Tonga begins today at the Basilica Church in Nuku’alofa and Vaiola Hospital

Covid-19 vaccinations for commercial fishermen temporarily in Majuro port were launched last week - possibly the first Pacific island to vaccinate fishermen

Starting today, travelers can enter the country by presenting required documentation to airline or airline representative, as the Quarantine Certification Application System has been discontinued

The Nauru Public Health received from Australia two vehicles that will provide better access to communities in under-served areas

A new Multicultural Council in Te Tai Poutini, a West Coast region, has been established and will ensure that people of all ethnicities celebrate their cultures with pride

The island groups are facing several risks linked to climate change: intensifying cyclones, salt intrusion and flooding besides rising temperatures - a warming of about 0.8°C since 1980 has been recorded

An investigation by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald has calculated the full extent of the wealth of the top 50 public schools across Australia, concluding that they have become richer than ever, with a value of $8.5 billion

Savai'i's first cricket team from Sili village has promised to return to the Teuila cricket competition this September after placing third in its division

Responding to the needs of their members, volunteers from the Jehovah's Witnesses Church have repaired houses partially damaged by the cyclone Yasa on Vanua Levu and are building new houses for families at no cost

Efforts to prevent or delay the rise of the ocean linked to climate change - a menace for the country - are estimated around US$74 million

As a mean to serve her country, Ellisa Hadley Edeyaoch - one of only two Micronesian students at BYUH University in Hawaii - ‘lectured’ about homeland Pohnpei and its great hospitality