WELLINGTON, 16 APRIL 2018 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Kiribati’s former president Anote Tong is to be a key witness in a landmark New Zealand trial over environmentalists’ action against the world’s biggest oil exploration ship. Last year Greenpeace New Zealand Executive Director Russel Norman and a colleague swam in front of the Amazon Warrior some 60 […]
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Australian government calls on Britain to raise effort in the Pacific amid China push
LONDON, 16 APRIL 2018 (SMH) — The Turnbull government is urging Britain and other Commonwealth nations to step up their engagement in the Pacific amid concerns about the growing influence of China, calling for a shift in thinking on billions of dollars in aid funding. The new message highlights Britain’s exit from the European Union […]
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Eating habits amongst Fijians needs to change: Dr Tukana
SUVA, 16 APRIL 2018 (FBC NEWS/FIJI TIMES) — Changes in eating habits amongst Fijians is causing an increase in non-communicable diseases in the country. National Advisor for NCD Doctor Isimeli Tukana says this is a worry as people are resorting to fast foods daily. “More mothers are working now, so it is a challenge for […]
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Environment levy imposed on plastic bags in PNG
PORT MORESBY,16 APRIL 2018 (POST COURIER) — The Papua New Guinea Government will impose an environment levy on the import and manufacture of all plastic shopping bags. Environment and Conservation and Climate Change Minister John Pundari announced this last Friday, saying that moves were underway at the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) to enact […]
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Chemical inspectors launch probe in Syria after Western strikes
Damascus (Syria) (AFP) – The world’s chemical weapons watchdog is set to convene Monday to discuss the suspected toxic gas assault in Syria that prompted an unprecedented wave of Western strikes, as its inspectors probe the attack near Damascus. As the on-the-ground investigation gets under way, the fallout from the US-led response continued to reverberate, […]
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Severe weather leaves behind path of destruction across southeastern US
Approximately 138,000 customers are without power in the Carolinas and Virginia after severe storms ripped through parts of the southeastern United States over the weekend. Five people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a tree fell on a house in Reidsville, North Carolina, where there were many reports of damaged houses and downed trees. ElectriCities […]