China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact
BEIJING, May 30, 2022, Reuters. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged the Pacific…
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Samoa govt upset at allegations its seasonal workers in Australia mistreated
APIA, Feb 8, 2022, RNZ. The Samoa Government is demanding a report from the Seasonal…
New Zealand and Samoa sign one way travel arrangement
WELLINGTON, Oct 18, 2021, Matani Tonga Online. One hundred and fifty Samoan workers left Samoa…
Samoa readies for New Zealand travel bubble
APIA, Jul 23, 2021, RNZ. Samoa is ramping up its tourism sector in preparation for…
Japan to offer 3M vaccine doses to Pacific nations: PM Suga
TOKYO, Jul 2, 2021, Kyodo. Japan will provide Pacific island nations and territories with 3…
Samoa caretaker govt pulls country’s team from Tokyo Olympics
APIA, Jul 1, 2021, RNZ. Samoa’s caretaker government has said the country’s athletes will not…
Samoan PM claims to be ‘appointed by God’
APIA, May 13, 2021, RNZ. Samoa’s caretaker prime minister has reportedly told local media he…
Thousands of Samoans ready to alleviate worker shortages in Australia and New Zealand
APIA, Oct 16, 2020, RNZ. The Samoan government says it is ready to send seasonal…
La Niña to impact Pacific
WELLINGTON, Oct 12, 2020, RNZ. The La Niña weather pattern is officially underway in the…
Micronesian nations to withdraw from Pacific Islands Forum if concerns not heeded
NGERULMUD, Oct 4, 2020, RNZ. Leaders of five Micronesian nations say they will withdraw from…
Fishing vessels allowed to dock in Samoa temporarily
APIA, Apr 25, 2020, RNZ. A small window of opportunity has opened up for fishing…
Coronavirus has affected millions, but these countries are still free from it
NEW DELHI, Mar 31, 2020, Hindustan Times. The rapidly spreading coronavirus disease Covid-19 has affected…