TAIPEI, 09 DECEMBER 2019 (TAIWAN NEWS) — Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has denied attempting to bribe a member of the Solomon Islands’ parliament earlier this year to retain diplomatic ties with the Pacific archipelago, which switched recognition to China in September. Solomons Parliamentarian Titus Fika, who presided over a government task force that […]
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Nama Fiji Launches in the United States
SAN FRANCISCO, 05 DECEMBER 2019 — Nama Fiji is excited to finally announce the launch of their skincare range in the U.S. at nama-fiji.com. Nama Fiji skincare products have been sold in Luxury Five Star Hotels and Spas throughout Fiji for over 15 years. Due to demand, the Nama Fiji brand is going global. After […]
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Pacific islands should strengthen ties with U.S, says Marshall Islands Speaker
MAJURO, 05 DECEMBER 2019 (MARIANAS VARIETY) — Pacific island governments should strengthen their relationship with the United States, Marshall Islands Speaker Kenneth A. Kedi said Wednesday during the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) 60th board meeting in the CNMI House chamber on Capital Hill. He said when APIL holds its general assembly in Hawaii […]
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UNICEF on Samoa measles outbreak: ‘The situation is huge’
APIA, 05 DECEMBER 2019 -The main challenge for UNICEF staff working in Samoa during the measles epidemic is the increase in hospital admissions, the children’s charity says. As of Wednesday, there are now 62 measles-related deaths, with children making up most of the fatalities. There are also 174 people still in hospital including 18 critically-ill […]
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All eyes on Samoa as measles epidemic worsens
APIA, 02 NOVEMBER 2019 (SAMOA OBSERVER) — As the measles epidemic claims 48 lives and infects over 3500, the world’s attention is on the heart of the Pacific in Samoa. While measles has broken out across the world, nowhere has it claimed as many lives relative to Samoa, raising the urgent question of why. Here […]
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Out with China and in with Canberra: PNG’s new $440m loan
PORT MORESBY, 02 DECEMBER 2019 (ABC) — Papua New Guinea’s budget has revealed Australia’s $440 million (US$300 million) loan “replaces” a proposed Chinese-backed loan, contradicting the Federal Government’s public claim the deal was “completely unrelated” to China. The PNG Government handed down its budget on Thursday, revealing dire levels of debt weighing on the nation’s […]