Governor General, His Excellency Rev. David Tipa Kapu with Japan’s new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi. Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Japan’s new Ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Keiichi Hagiuchi, formally presented his Letter of Credentials to the Governor General, His Excellency Rev. David Tipa Kapu, during a ceremony held today. Ambassador…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Big Polluters Urged to Pay as Key Pacific Summit Opens in Tonga As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, a critical summit has opened in Tonga, drawing significant attention from Pacific island nations and global leaders alike. The summit centers around the pressing need for more…
Tusi Tala, Staff Writer This week, a significant event took place in Samoa as three new members of the Council of Deputies were inaugurated at the Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi Convention Centre. This ceremony marks an important step in Samoa’s governance, reinforcing the roles of these influential leaders within the country’s political framework. The…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Fiji’s public prosecutions office has revealed a troubling rise in sexual offenses involving minors, with numerous charges filed in December. The Fiji Times reported that 12 individuals faced a total of 26 charges related to serious sexual crimes, including rape, attempted rape, abduction with the intent to commit rape, indecent assault,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor President Honors Native Hawaiian Impact and Sacrifice in Remote Pacific Islands In a move that highlights the enduring legacy and sacrifices of Native Hawaiians in the Pacific, President [Insert President’s Name] recently acknowledged the profound contributions of this community during a special event held [insert date or occasion]. The ceremony,…
Tusi Tala, Staff Writer New Caledonia’s newly formed government has chosen pro-France Alcide Ponga as its President. At 49 years old, Ponga is the first indigenous Kanak leader of the pro-France Le Rassemblement-Les Républicains (LR) party. His election followed an unsuccessful initial attempt on Tuesday to select a President due to a lack of majority…
Francis Tushchek, Staff Writer US President Joe Biden’s inept handling of the tensions between Russia, Ukraine and NATO has led to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, President-elect Donald Trump told a press conference on Tuesday. Had Washington not offered Ukraine the prospect of joining the US-led military bloc, war could have been avoided, Trump believes….
by Martin affner Associate Editor In an extraordinary convergence of geology and climate science, researchers have traced a recent eruption that dramatically affected atmospheric conditions and even turned sunlight blue to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. The event has raised questions about the interplay between natural disasters and climate systems, as well as…
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Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Indonesia has formally joined BRICS as a full member, Brazil, which currently holds the group’s rotating presidency, announced on Monday. BRICS was founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa joining two years later. Although the group was originally envisioned as a platform for mutual investments and…