Regional Archive March 2019
Una is First Female UN Police Commissioner
It is a long way from her home on the beautiful Pacific island of Fiji to the conflict-ridden country of South Sudan.
BBNJ Treaty Negotiations Open in New York
Any new treaty to improve governance of the high seas must ensure healthy resilient Oceans and seas, promote greater coherence, and complement the relevant existing instruments, frameworks and sectoral bodies.
2,700 Year Old Tattooing Kit Found in Tonga
The world's oldest-known tattoo kit has been discovered and it includes tools made from human bones, scientists have confirmed.
Bougainville Independence Delayed but Looming
The referendum for Papua New Guinea’s eastern region is now set for October but how its outcome will be handled remains unclear.
Death Toll Rises Following Mosque Attack
The staggering death toll from the mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques has climbed to 50, New Zealand police confirmed Sunday, as the country continued to grapple with the emotional fallout from the atrocity.
Miss Pacific Islands is PNG's UNICEF Youth Ambassador
Miss PNG Leoshina Kariha, the current reigning Miss Pacific Islands, has been named the first Papua New Guinean Youth Advocate for UNICEF.
Chinese Investment Fueling Corruption in the Pacific
Chinese investment is fueling corruption and causing resentment among the local people, says the Vanuatu Foreign Minister Ralph Regenvanu. He said the local people were being sidelined by increasing amounts of imported workers.
ANZ Supports Financial Literacy for Fiji Youths
Good news for youth leaders across Fiji as they will be part of a program that will help instill in them a culture of saving.
New Zealand Faces Measles Outbreak
A measles outbreak in New Zealand has widened to 20 confirmed cases in the Canterbury district.
Protecting Forests to Transform the Future
Had it not been for the women of the Roro tribe, things might look bleaker in their lush corner of Papua New Guinea.
Kiribati Suffers While World Talks Climate
As public discussion on climate change and ways to arrest its impact continue around the world, one of many low-lying atolls in the Pacific wrestles with the issue right now.