by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer In the last three months in Papua New Guinea, there has been a wave of crimes aimed at businesses and individuals exporting large shipments. One notable incident involved a cocoa trader who had his entire shipment stolen by individuals dressed in police uniforms. Just two days ago, another truck transporting…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Polls will open at 7 AM local time on Tuesday for the elections in Palau. Incumbent President Surangel Whipps Jr. is seeking re-election against former four-term President Tommy Remengesau Jr. As of July 15, 2024, the Palau Election Commission reported that there are 16,627 registered voters. In the previous general…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The leader of one of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies in the Pacific has stated that his country is facing increasing pressure from China to withdraw its support for Taipei. Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. also accused China of infringing on his nation’s exclusive economic zone, which is located north of…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer In the heart of Cambodia, American entrepreneur Tom Gillespie is making waves with an innovative solution to a pressing public health challenge: mosquito-borne diseases. Recognizing the urgent need for effective mosquito repellents in tropical regions, Gillespie has developed a groundbreaking product—Mosquito Wipes. This initiative not only aims to protect populations…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, James Marape, has urged the nation to evolve into a high-income economy. He emphasized that by 2045, when PNG turns 70, it should have moved beyond its current low-income status and be on the path to becoming a thriving economy. Marape highlighted the need for…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geohazards Department (VMGD) and the Vanuatu Klaemet Infomesen blong Redi, Adapt & Protekt (VanKIRAP) have created six new provincial community climate centers, with plans for three additional locations. These centers will obtain crucial weather data from the VMGD, which will then be translated into local dialects…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says his visit to Indonesia has opened a new door of “rare” international relationship between Honiara and Jakarta. The Solomon Star reported that Manele attended the inauguration of Indonesia’s new President Prabowo Subianto and met with him after. Manele said he believes this relationship will translate…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The digital transformation in media has compelled the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands’ (CNMI) sole daily newspaper, the Saipan Tribune, to cease operations by the end of the year. The newspaper’s management has notified readers and advertisers of this decision. They stated that although the Saipan Tribune has provided valuable…
Ubayd Haider by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer The Boxing Commission of Fiji (BCF) has initiated an investigation into the events leading to Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider’s collapse outside the ring on Saturday. Haider, previously known as Nathan Singh, lost to China’s Runqi Zhou by TKO in the ninth round of the IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight…
by Tusi Tala, Staff Writer Taneti Maamau has been re-elected as the President of Kiribati for a third term. The citizens of Kiribati voted on Friday in the presidential elections, choosing from three candidates: Maamau, who has served for the past eight years, along with Bauntaake Beia and Kaotitaake Kokoria. However, there was a twist…