Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 14 April
Wednesday
14th April
2021
Too close to call in Samoa’s elections With official results yet to be confirmed, the results of Samoa’s general elections…
Papua New Guinea
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 7 April
Wednesday
7th April
2021
COVID-19 continues to affect the region Whilst the region as a whole has been largely unaffected by severe health impacts…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 31 March
Wednesday
31st March
2021
Delays and uncertainty surround vaccine rollout in PNG The commencement of vaccinations of frontline health staff in PNG has been…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 24 March
Wednesday
24th March
2021
PNG COVID-19 situation worsens The COVID-19 situation in PNG continues to worsen. The number of confirmed cases now exceeds…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 17 March
Wednesday
17th March
2021
The Grand Chief makes his final journey home The body of Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare has been transferred to…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 10 March
Wednesday
10th March
2021
Cyclone Niran batters New Caledonia Tropical Cyclone Niran has caused extensive damage in New Caledonia. The cyclone made landfall…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 3 March
Wednesday
3rd March
2021
PNG mourns the death of the ‘father of the nation’ Sir Michael Somare has died at the age of…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 24 February
Wednesday
24th February
2021
Vanuatu announces the opening of a ‘Tamtam bubble’ The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon Bob Loughman, has announced the opening…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 10 February
Wednesday
10th February
2021
Micronesian countries announce their intention to leave the Pacific Islands Forum Further to the decision to appoint Henry Puna as…
Weekly Pacific Bulletin | 27 January
Wednesday
27th January
2021
PNG Police Commissioner’s appointment ruled invalid by the court The National Court in Papua New Guinea has found that David…