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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Three-hundred large marine protected areas (MPAs) offshore and 190,000 in small coastal areas need to be established in the next six years if the world is to reach the goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030, according to a new study reported by Radio New...
In September 2023, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stood at the United Nations General Assembly podium and delivered a speech outlining his "Zone of Peace" concept.
In a region drawn into geostrategic competition between the United States (US) and China, Rabuka envisioned a Pacific space free...
Apia, SAMOA — Many hope CHOGM will raise awareness about the impact of climate change on food security in the Pacific.
One of the meeting's key themes for 2024 is "a resilient environment to combat climate change", and Charles has long been known for supporting environmental causes.
As King Charles...
WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has denied the Guam auditor-general's request to reinstate an abortion ban.
Without access, those facing an unwanted or crisis pregnancy would have had three choices: carry to term, travel thousands of miles for an abortion with potential legal risks, or face...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoan authorities have wrapped up a nationwide gun amnesty with mixed success, as part of tightened security ahead of the arrival of world leaders including King Charles.
Samoa is the first Pacific Island nation to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (...
Manila, PHILIPPINES — Pacific Health Ministers launched their shared vision to address interwoven health challenges and work towards a healthier and more equitable Pacific region.
The new Pacific Islands Multi-country Cooperation Strategy 2024-2029, or the MCCS, sets out the World Health...
Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND — Researchers are calling for more targeted public health interventions, after a study found Māori and Pacific women are disproportionately affected by suicide involving heavy alcohol use.
The study, conducted by the University of Otago in Christchurch, was the first in...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa is days away from hosting 56 country representatives for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) under the theme 'One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Commonwealth'.
It's the first time the biennial event is being hosted by a Pacific island nation and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — King Charles III’s first royal visit to Australia begins — his first as monarch, and only the second head of state to step foot on Australian soil.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are undertaking a royal visit to Australia and a state visit to Samoa from October 18-26,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa’s Government is trying to reduce a feral pig population which is affecting agriculture and food security.
A recent study tour by a Samoan delegation to Queensland has provided valuable insights into managing the growing problem.
The delegation, which included...