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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Pacific nations have been gathering in Solomon Islands to discuss the future of labor mobility in the region.
Workers' rights, brain and labor drain from island countries, and abscondment and visa overstaying are some of the major issues Pacific leaders have voiced...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Sixty-two haka groups are set to perform in Tauranga next week at the 25th anniversary of Te Mana Kuratahi, the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition.
From small beginnings with just over 20 rōpū, Te Mana Kuratahi has grown into a nationwide celebration of Māori...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa government is urging parents and caregivers to get children under two years old immunized against measles amid reports of increasing measles cases in New Zealand and Australia.
In New Zealand, eight cases of measles have been confirmed, and health officials...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Many Samoans face serious health risks due to poor nutrition, which is partly attributed to the high cost and limited availability of healthy food in the country, a diet analysis report has found.
The Cost of the Diet Analysis report published by Samoa's Ministry of...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tonga's health ministry has launched its long-awaited National Mental Health Strategy and Policy at Vaiola Hospital.
Health officials have described the move as a milestone in strengthening mental health services and coordination across Tonga.
The nation's head...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — French authorities in New Caledonia are investigating after a sea turtle was found tied to a tree.
The female turtle, about 25-30 years-old, was bound in rope in the Koutio mangrove swamp in Dumbéa and rescued on 14 September.
An Aquarium des Lagons spokesperson said she...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Japan is providing Tonga with a US$17.7million airport upgrade.
PMN reported the initial request for the upgrade was made by Tonga in 2022, following a detailed study by Japan. A grant aid of US$17.7m was approved in August for Fua'amotu International Airport in...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tonga's King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u have been in Australia for their first official visit.
PMN reported the king and queen were given a tour of Ngunnawal, the traditional homeland of the Australian capital, Canberra; and met with foreign minister Penny Wong.
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Caretaker Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa said she has no regrets in her four years in office, which she described as a challenging period of significant transition and reform.
After delivering her concession speech on Tuesday, Fiame said dwelling on regrets is...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathalie Aviles from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam played a pivotal role in the success of Operation Island Chief 2025, a multinational maritime surveillance operation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing across...