Oceania

There are differing opinions among speakers of the Sāmoan language on the use of certain diacritical marks and glottal stops that indicate specific pronunciations; the debate occurs in New Zealand

The chief administrator of the most remote island in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Kapingamarangi Atoll, has asked congressional senators to approve funds for the construction of a large dam to protect crops

Printer Winzar Kakiouea, 100 metre male runner, was the only competitor at the Paris Games from the nation

The new passport machines arrived in the country to coincide with Vanuatu's 44th independence celebration

The new forest policy will define sustainability for various categories and establish a methodology for measurement and verification; Minister of Forestry said it will ensure that resources are managed sustainably to avoid abandonment

The government is struggling to manage the influx of solar energy and is asking neighbouring countries to suspend new solar projects, President Surangel Whipps said

Betty Tiko-Motoro, a PNG University of Technology academic, is working to advance agricultural management practices by integrating 21st century technologies

The Prime Minister of Tuvalu and Minister for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, Feleti Teo, called on Pacific men to actively engage in addressing the challenges of women and girls in the region

The 'AI Blueprint for Aotearoa New Zealand has been published by New Zealand's AI Forum: a comprehensive strategy that aims to position the country as a leading hub for responsible artificial intelligence innovation by 2030

An awareness session on cooperatives with the women's groups of Wailevu, Moana and Naqaravutu, with the participation of a health inspector to address compliance issues, has been conducted by the inistry of Trade and Cooperatives

A four-year, $2,2 billion agreement for the repair and maintenance of Australia's Collins-class submarine fleet has been signed by the federal government

The 15th Triennial Pacific Women's Conference was held in Majuro; the welcoming ceremony was attended by government delegations from 22 countries, representatives of civil society organisations, traditional leaders, among others

In an effort to strengthen emergency medical capabilities throughout Samoa, the Emergency Life Support course recently concluded a series of intensive training sessions in both Savaii and Upolu