SYDNEY, 10 OCTOBER 2019 — As Prime Minister Scott Morrison narrows his Pacific lens on Fiji, Beijing remains focused squarely in the background. PM Morrison will travel to Suva on Friday for meetings with Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama, ahead of historic rugby league matches between the two nations that evening. Diplomatic relations have warmed […]
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One billion people have preventable eye conditions, increasingly linked to lifestyle choices: UN health agency
GENEVA, 09 OCTOBER 2109 (UN NEWS CENTRE) — A staggering 2.2 billion people already suffer from eye conditions and visual impairment today, but the global need for eye care is set to increase “dramatically”, with lack of exercise a key factor, the UN health agency said on Tuesday, unveiling its first ever report on vision […]
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Can the Pacific Islands be insured?
By Vijaya Ramachandran Junaid Sadiq Masood SYDNEY, 04 OCTOBER 2019 (THE INTERPRETER) — The Pacific Islands are grappling with the effects of disasters and climate change, which have the potential to make entire countries inhospitable, posing significant development challenges. Small Pacific Islands countries have limited natural resources, are far from major markets, and are vulnerable […]
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West Papua’s in the grip of an ‘unprecedented crisis’ — is Australia turning a blind eye?
SYDNEY, 07 OCTOBER 2019 (ABC)—Tensions between Papuans and those ruling in Jakarta have simmered since it was formally incorporated into Indonesia from Dutch rule, following a disputed referendum in 1969. In 2003, the province was split in two — becoming West Papua and Papua — but the region is often still referred to collectively as […]
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Celebrating 25 years of Independence
By Telbakes Yano Just recently, Palau celebrated its 25th Independence Day at the national capitol located at Ngerulmud, Melekeok. The weather was perfect for such an event to take place, it’s almost as if God intended it to be that way. Upon arrival, cops were seen patiently directing traffic. Then once people reach the venue, […]
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Dengue outbreak could take a toll on our tourism
Dengue cases are rapidly rising as it affects the local community and spreads towards our tourist community. Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) is alerting the tourism industry about the rising cases of dengue fever. The outbreak was first declared on December 7, 2018 and has continued to the present. The data from Ministry of Health showed […]