11-05-2025
Oxfam issues apology to Vanuatu government over social media post
There's been an increase in kava smuggling into remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory since the Federal Government lifted import restrictions according to locals and police.
Oxfam has issued an apology to the Vanuatu Government over a Facebook post questioning public consultation over a new solar tax bill.
Samoa's Police chief is sounding the alarm about the country's growing drug problems, with reports of even school children being caught dealing drugs.
The National Geographic's Pristine Seas project is sailing through the Pacific on a months long expedition with a team of scientists, conservationists and documentary makers.
Girmit Day Commemorations took place in Fiji over the weekend. Shaista Shameem, Madam Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji, says reparations ought to be considered by the Governments of the United Kingdom and Australia.
A push by Cricket PNG to establish their national women's team on the global stage has paid off, with the Lewas being awarded One Day International status for another four years.
