Oceania Tonga Reach A’u Tonu Kiai, an outreach development program to rural and remote communities is delivering essential governmental and non-governmental services involving teams of civil servants
Oceania Vanuatu The illegal trade of sandalwood continues on the island of Tanna and is confirmed by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity
Oceania Vanuatu Current Minister of Finance and Economic Management recently expressed his gratitude to previous governments for the effective economic stimulus packages that helped boost the country's economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
Oceania Fiji Municipal governments continue to face a significant challenge with rent arrears, which reached USD 62,2 million as of December 2022
Oceania Micronesia The United States Coast Guard and the National Police of the Federated States of Micronesia conducted a successful engagement at sea to combat illegal fishing in Yap State
Oceania New Zealand Taranaki Offshore Partnership has signed an agreement with Port Taranaki and BlueFloat Energy for a joint study on how the port's assets, infrastructure and land can support the growth of the offshore wind industry in Aotearoa
Oceania Solomon Islands Solomon Islands maritime officials have begun developing the government's first maritime security strategy with support from New Zealand
Oceania Tuvalu The Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project is working to develop innovative coastal protection solutions with funding from the Green Climate Fund
Oceania Samoa Samoa's Director-General of Health says he is not worried about another measles outbreak like the one in 2019, after recent suspected cases tested negative
Oceania Kiribati Kiribati has the highest infant mortality rate in the Pacific, according to Childfund and the fact is linked to unsafe drinking water; climate change is worsening the situation with rising sea water, periods of drought and sporadic rainfall
Oceania Tonga The much-awaited National Rugby League competition for Secondary Schools kicked off over the weekend after 3 years
Oceania Palau Attorney General Ernestine Rengiil is now the new Acting Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, responsible for the operations of all divisions under the Bureau according to the President's latest letter of appointment
Oceania Marshall Islands Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from around the world were sent to the country after a three-year absence