Oceania

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

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has informed Kiribati President Taneti Maamau that Fiji is committed to working closely with the country

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

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'

More than 5.000 people have volunteered for this year's Pacific Games in Solomon Islands

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

Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau said he is confident of defeating the no-confidence motion against him, scheduled for Friday, 19 May 2023

Drugs, firearms and ammunition seized last year and long due for destruction were safely disposed of in a bonfire (drugs) and at sea (arms and ammunition); the action was taken now to underline the commitment to curb criminal activities

The country faces what is described as a triple health threat - communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the health impacts of climate change - recalls Doctors Without Borders in a new message

The Ngerderar Watershed Conservation Area in Aimeliik State has officially opened its One-Stop-Shop, that also serves as a car park for buses and vehicles that bring visitors to the conservation area

The government will allocate an additional $748 million over four years for a new tranche of military spending, an increase of 15,5%, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said