Samoa to close all schools after exams because of measles
APIA, Nov 2, 2019, RNZ. The Samoan government will close all schools in the country…
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Samoan blogger jailed for defaming PM
APIA, Oct 27, 2019, RNZ. A notorious Samoan blogger has been jailed for seven weeks…
Indonesia forms new agency to co-ordinate overseas aid
JAKARTA, Oct 24, 2019, RNZ. Indonesia’s government has launched a new overseas aid agency to…
China-Pacific Island countries economic development and cooperation Forum held in Apia
APIA, Oct 22, 2019, China Daily. President Xi Jinping has called on China and the…
Measles epidemic declared in Samoa
APIA, Oct 16, 2019, RNZ. Samoa’s government has confirmed a measles epidemic, reported the Radio…
[Analytics] China wins another round in the Pacific
China has moved swiftly to capitalize on divisions in the Pacific over climate change at…
Climate compromise expected as Pacific leaders seek Scott Morrison’s support
FUNAFUTI, Aug 15, 2019, ABC. Tuvalu’s Prime Minister is paving the way for a compromise…
[Analytics] Australia’s dilemma in the Pacific: is China a partner or competitor?
A fraught debate in Australia surrounds the country’s response to the Belt and Road Initiative….
The first ever Pacific Exposition runs in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, Jul 14, 2019, ANTARA. The first ever Pacific Exposition highlighting the region’s business, investment,…
[Analytics] China targeting Pacific isles for strategic bases
After decades as an unconsidered backwater, the South Pacific Islands have become a strategic frontline…
[Analytics] EU offers aid alternatives for island nations
Europe is providing island nations in the Pacific with a third “Western option” – after…
American Samoans celebrate US link
PAGO PAGO, Apr 18, 2019, RNZ. The keynote speaker at a ceremony in Pago Pago…