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Hamilton, NEW ZEALAND — A colonial eurocentric view of climate change is failing to recognize many of the threats and impacts in the Pacific, says a researcher.
For her PhD thesis at the University of Waikato, Jessica Pasisi spoke to 12 women from a range of ages and backgrounds on Niue for their...
Hagåtña, GUAM — The Guam Chamber of Commerce has pleaded with the government to delay its minimum wage increase.
The chamber sent a letter to the governor, in response to her statements that she would not support legislation to delay the hike.
The Pacific Daily News reports the minimum wage is due...
Apia, SAMOA —The Samoa Observer is reporting some residents on the Samoan island of Savai'i are stranded due to rivers flooded by the weekend's Cyclone Wasi. Although there were no casualties or major building damage reported due to the cyclone, some rivers and roads remained flooded.
Two rivers on...
NIUE — The Tropical Cyclone Warning for Samoa been cancelled with the Cyclone Wasi now setting its sights on Niue.
The Samoan public have been warned they could still expect heavy rain and gusty winds associated with the category one storm which could bring flooding and landslides to the country....
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa has issued a blanket ban on all cruise ships wanting to visit as part of its on going prevention plans against the novel coronavirus.
In the latest travel advisory issued by the Ministry of Health on Friday, it said all cruise ships will not be granted entry into Samoa until...
HONOLULU —The seventh stop of a nationwide listening tour on fisheries management issues was held this past Friday in Honolulu. Initiated by Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), chair of the House Subcommittee on Waters, Ocean and Wildlife, the session was hosted by Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawai'i) with Huffman...
Suva, FIJI — The growing nursing shortage in the Pacific is sparking conversation over the industry's future in the region.
Heads of nursing and midwifery from 13 countries and territories across the Pacific met for the first time in Fiji last week to discuss health emergencies and education.
Other...
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoa government has activated the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Wasi.
A tropical cyclone warning remains in effect for all of Samoa.
"Heavy rain warnings remain in effect for Samoa; landslides are possible for vunlerable areas,"...
Napier, NEW ZEALAND — A Samoan man the Crown says was trafficked to New Zealand and used as a slave says he was put to work within hours getting off the plane and was constantly beaten for working too slowly.
He is one of 13 complainants to give evidence at the trial of Joseph Auga Matamata, 65, at...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Supreme Court has issued an order supporting the eviction of families living on government land in Sogi village.
The Samoa Lands Corporation has been trying to move families to new settlements at Tafaigata and Falelauniu for years.
Several families have already left but the 20...