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Samoa health boss asks CHOGM delegates to bring their own medicines
All delegates to the meeting with special medical needs and conditions are urged to help by bringing their usual medical supplies.
Population puts pressure on natural resources
A recently released report on Samoa's State of the Environment has warned that the increasing population is putting stress on natural resources.
Pacific Meteorological Council meets in Vanuatu
The Pacific Meteorological Council is meeting this week in Vanuatu to discuss severe weather events and setting priorities for Pacific meteorology directors. Audio
More Comanchero gang members arrested - police
The arrest come after 17 people were arrested and several kilograms of methamphetamine as well as firearms and ammunition were seized, in raids across Tongatapu last month.
Bougainville govt seeks Pope's support for independence
A letter from President Ishmael Toroama, calling for advocacy of Pope Francis, was presented to the Bishop of the Bougainville Catholic Diocese, Darius Kaluza.
Samoa Supreme Court judge raises concerns about prison facility for juveniles
Senior Supreme Court Justice Vui Clarence said it was unfortunate there is no longer a separate facility for young offenders and adolescents in the country.
Kiribati MPs to elect Speaker today
The 45 MPs are required to make nominations of up to three people who will then campaign for the presidency.
Solomons' leader defends big spend on rented house
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says it's the responsibility of the State to provide housing for the leader of the country.
Mpox vaccination advised to Samoa CHOGM attendees
More than 3000 delegates are expected in Samoa for the meeting next month.
Fiji's meth mountain 'accounted for' and 'secure' - police
It is almost eight months since Fijian authorities raided two warehouses within days of each other in "one of the biggest seizures ever".
Fiji's only mental health facility struggling to cope
The St Giles Psychiatric Hospital in Suva is battling with resource constraints as demand for mental health services, linked to drug use, is surging in the country.
The story of PINA - 50 years of Pacific media
Technology, the internet, and social media have changed the way that stories are delivered and told in the Pacific, a veteran Tongan journalist says.