by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Nicole Moreau, president of the small and medium business federation (CPME-NC), has issued a warning about a “monumental social crisis” approaching in New Caledonia. She stated that the aftermath of the riots earlier this year has created not only human and economic issues but also social challenges. “Nine hundred businesses…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor A new bill introduced by U.S rep Ed Case, Democratic party -Hawaii, and 11 other Congressional colleagues proposed to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific nations via engagement with civil society organisations, refining overall communications strategies, promoting free media and supporting workforce development. “Successive administrations and Congresses have recognized that no region…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Samoa’s Ministry of Health has announced an outbreak of whooping cough, with six confirmed cases as of Thursday. According to the Samoa Health Ordinance of 1959 and the Samoa National Communicable Disease Surveillance and Control Guidelines of 2020, the confirmation of even a single case may lead to an outbreak…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Training commenced this week in Suva, Fiji, aimed at assisting Pacific health professionals in tracking mosquito resistance to insecticides. The Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for Impact (PacMOSSI) program encompasses various activities, such as identifying mosquito species to determine their local distributions, collecting larvae, and breeding Aedes mosquitoes for testing. Mosquito…
by Brian Iselin Taiwan’s absence from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) poses a significant gap in global security, particularly in combating transnational crime. As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated, international law enforcement cooperation is critical. Interpol plays a vital role in facilitating this cooperation through the exchange of criminal intelligence and real-time responses to…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Pacific Island leaders have tried almost everything—from giving speeches in knee-deep seawater, to shouting and crying —to draw attention to the impacts of climate change on their nations. But as their attempts to spark drastic action have been met by slow-moving international climate negotiationsand the continued use of fossil fuels, interest in…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer During a recent joint press conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at a luxury hotel on Fiji’s west coast, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made a light-hearted remark about the significance of Austin’s visit. He expressed hope that it was not a sign of looming dangers, stating, “We are here…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Papua New Guinea Games, a significant multi-sport event that celebrates athletic talent and cultural unity, may be making a return next year in time for the country’s 50th anniversary of independence. Prime Minister James Marape has expressed a strong desire to revive the Games, which have been put on…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is getting healthier compared to other regions and was the least affected by Covid-19 deaths in the first two years, but the incidence of non-communicable diseases is rising due to increased smoking and drinking of alcohol. This mix of good…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor China has surpassed the United States and regained its place as the second-largest bilateral donor to the Pacific Islands, according to a new report published Wednesday by the Lowy Institute. Australia remains the largest donor. Every year, the Lowy Institute, an Australia-based research group, releases a Pacific Aid Map that…