Oceania Tonga PM expressed concern about the stalling progress in achieving Sendai outcomes by Pacific Island countries, which are experiencing an increasing number of natural disasters, geopolitical tensions and significant technical and human capacity constraints
Oceania Marshall Islands Elizabeth Marques is breaking the norm in Majuro with her work as a taxi driver, trying to encourage other women to take up the job; there are only two female drivers in Majuro, she stated
Oceania Micronesia A new security agreement with the United States will extend decades-old political and security ties; in return for security and budgetary guarantees, the country gains influence and the right to place military facilities in a central Pacific area
Oceania Papua New Guinea The government has secured 60% of the Wafi-Golpu mine project; Prime Minister said the total benefit sharing includes taxes, capital, royalties and also an additional social share for the environment around the project area
Oceania Vanuatu The submarine volcano Epi East is still in a state of severe agitation; alert level 1 has been activated
Oceania Fiji Thank to its geographical location and important connection to smaller island nations, the country is strengthening its drive to become a regional hub for public and private partnerships, said the Minister of Investment and Trade
Oceania Kiribati Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has informed Kiribati President Taneti Maamau that Fiji is committed to working closely with the country
Oceania Palau The Belau National Museum distributed its latest report entitled 2021 State of Palau's Birds to all public schools and libraries in Palau, as well as to environmental NGOs, most dive shops and hotels, Ministries and other institutions
Oceania Samoa Poutoa Letuvae, 53, an artist and teacher, lives in Vaitele Fou, where he displays statues in the hope of inspiring new generations in building 'a better Samoa'
Oceania Solomon Islands More than 5.000 people have volunteered for this year's Pacific Games in Solomon Islands
Oceania Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau said he is confident of defeating the no-confidence motion against him, scheduled for Friday, 19 May 2023
Oceania Tuvalu The government has sought the assistance of Sea Shepherd Global, a conservation NGO, to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Tuvalu's waters
Oceania Fiji Four Fijian political parties have been suspended with immediate effect for 30 days for violating the Political Parties Act 2013 by failing to provide their accounts within the prescribed time limit