Three local nurses pilot Labour mobility scheme between Solomon Islands and Niue. Three retired Solomon Islands nurses are the first to be sent to Niue […]
SAMOA, October 6 - Rev. Efu Efu, Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Heads of Governments and Non-Government Organizations, Members of the National Mental Health Committee Congregation, Ladies and...
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...
[PRESS RELEASE – 9 APRIL 2025] – The first ever certified local course for electric vehicle (EV) mechanics has been completed, with the participants receiving their certificates today in a ceremony held at the National University of Samoa (NUS)....
April 20-26, 2025 event emphasizes money is history you can hold in your hands COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What do Homer Simpson, the Olympic games, Elvis Presley, and Superman have in common? They've...
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, SAMOA 01 April 2025] – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is once again supporting local communities who are at great risk from climate change due to their fragile ecosystems. Community-based...
So, the reality is that environmental multilateralism is sometimes messy and sometimes arduous. But even in complex geopolitical times, collaboration across borders and across our differences is the only option to protect the foundation of...
SAMOA, February 18 - Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....
11 October 2024, Funafuti, Tuvalu - The Environment Department and the Marine Ports Department of Tuvalu, in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), through the Pacific Regional Invasive Species...
Avaiki Cave: 7km Shaped like a natural cathedral, Avaiki is named after the legendary Polynesian homeland, and is where Niue’s first settlers landed. Follow the sea track from the road through a narrow fern-lined gorge to a beautiful pool – ideal...
Tonga has officially taken over the Chair of the Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) for 2025–2026, following the 14th PLG Meeting held in Honiara on 8 September 2025. The handover took place on the sidelines of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders...
NEW YORK, 10 September 2025 – Obesity surpassed underweight as the more prevalent form of malnutrition this year, affecting 1 in 10 – or 188 million – school-aged children and adolescents, and placing them at risk of life-threatening disease,...
Sky NZ, the country’s pay-tv giant, has confirmed that it is in discussion to secure broadcast rights for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (LA28). The broadcaster confirmed this week that it is in “constructive discussions” with the...
Minister of Immigration Hon. Crossley Tatui hosted a small ceremony to recognize the attainment of Permanent Resident status to twenty two individuals yesterday. Families and friends of the 22 were there to support their loved ones. Director of...
A new UNICEF report shows that obesity has overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and adolescents worldwide. The condition now affects 1 in 10 young people—188 million in total—putting them at...
The women and youth of Niue are the champions of Loss and Damage in Niue, says Felicia Pihigia Talagi, the Director of the Project Management Coordination Unit in Niue. Addressing delegates attending the Regional Loss and Damage Dialogue in Samoa,...
The last solar eclipse of 2025 is just around the corner and skywatchers across the globe are ready to witness the celestial magic one last time before the year ends. While solar eclipses are not uncommon, each one carries its own unique signature...
The solar eclipse 2025, known in India as Surya Grahan, is set to occur on September 21, 2025, and has already sparked global curiosity. This partial eclipse will be the last celestial eclipse of the year, making it a significant astronomical...
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU Government revenues from licensing and access fees remain strong at around US$500 million annually funding vital services such as education and health. Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director General Noan Pakop stressed this during...
