News and Current Events in the Pacific Islands
- Pentagon to improve military airfields in Guam, Australia to counter China, leave other global positions as is
The Pentagon is planning major infrastructure improvements at military airfields in Guam and Australia to counter China in the Asia-Pacific region but will make no major changes to its other global positions.
Bradford Betz. Fox News. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 03:21:07 GMT. - Fiji proceeds with border reopening despite Omicron Covid-19 variant
Fiji has long targeted Dec 1 as the day it will welcome back foreign holidaymakers.
Straits Times. Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:33:47 +0800. - How Brand Experience Is Helping This New Zealand Company Become The Latest Market Disruptor
To truly disrupt the international markets Rockit Apple is operating in, the company recognised its brand experience needed to match the game-changing product it was delivering.
By Sap Guest, Sap. Forbes. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:36:09 -0500. - Story of pioneering New Zealand surgeon is set to be told in a new musical
Comic Andrew Doyle has made New Zealand surgeon Archibald McIndoe the subject for his latest project, which is still in the script development stage, according to The Spectator .
Daily Mail. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:33:00 +0000. - Last-wicket pair deny India as New Zealand secure thrilling draw
New Zealand bat out the whole of day five to dramatically survive with a draw in the first Test against India.
BBC News. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:36:23 GMT. - VOA Asia - Protests and unrest in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands discontent erupts. A new coronavirus variant. Creators of a unique COVID vaccine. Afghan refugees resettle. A slick tourist problem. Coping with challenging times. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.
Voice of America. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:05:00 -0500. - New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth
Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening".
BBC News. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 08:45:34 GMT. - Infectious diseases expert: When it comes to the Omicron variant, there is hope for New Zealand
An infectious diseases expert believes the country is well placed to detect and respond to any cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.The World Health Organisation declared the new variant to be "of concern" and New Zealand has ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:13:58 +1200. - New Caledonia caught in the middle of Australia-France submarine spat
You only have to look at the events this week in the Solomon Islands to see how quickly things can get out of control.
Anthony Galloway. Sydney Morning Herald. Sun, 28 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +1100. - Solomon Islands police find three bodies after riots
More than a hundred people have been arrested for rioting and looting
Melanie Burton. The Independent. Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:51:37 GMT. - Three bodies found after days of unrest in Solomon Islands
Australian police are now helping patrol Honiara, the capital, which was relatively calm on Saturday morning.
Al Jazeera. Sat, 27 Nov 2021 02:08:16 +0000. - Solomon Islands police fire shots to disperse rioters - report
The rioters set fire to buildings and rob the stores, most state services and agencies had to suspend their operations
Tass. Fri, 26 Nov 2021 07:40:08 +0300. - Hawaiian Holdings (HA) Up 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Hawaiian Holdings (HA) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:31:03 GMT. - New Zealand to finally open its borders without quarantine to fully vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated travellers will finally be able to enter New Zealand from 30 April 2022, easing border restrictions that have been in place since March last year.
Sky News. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:52:00 +0000. - Man Held in Hawaii for More Than 2 Years Over Mistaken Identity Sues the State
Joshua Spriestersbach, who was arrested in 2017 in Honolulu after a police officer mistook him for a man with an outstanding warrant, was held by the state for 32 months, his lawyers said.
Maria Cramer. New York Times. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:55:21 +0000. - New Zealand's defence capabilities dented by Covid-19, says NZDF
New Zealand's defence capabilities have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, given how up to 10% of the country's armed forces personnel are now drafted to ...
Janes 360. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:50:14 Z. - VOA Asia - Asian coal use remains steady
No slowing for big Asian coal users. Small pollutants in New Zealand have a big impact. Fewer internet services in China. Cycling for education. Better understanding bats. Slower fast food. Jim Stevenson hosts VOA Asia.
Voice of America. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:05:00 -0500. - Russian MMA Fighter Charged In Guam For Stabbing Doctor To Death During COVID Vaccine Dispute
A professional Russian mixed martial arts fighter has been arrested on the U.S. territory of Guam for allegedly stabbing and murdering a doctor during a dispute over COVID-19 vaccines.
Radio Liberty. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:29:51 +0000.
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Facts About Pacific Island States
More news and information about selected Pacific Island nations is available at the official government websites listed below.
The Republic of Fiji's capital city is Suva, and its national currency is the Fiji Dollar. English is the primary language used in Fiji, and in 2020, the population of Fiji was estimated at 896,445.
The Republic of Kiribati's capital city is Tawara, and its currency is the Australian Dollar. English and Kiribati are the primary languages used in the Republic, and in 2020, the Republic's population was estimated at 119,449.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands' capital city is Majuro, and its currency is the US Dollar. English and Marshellese are the primary languages used on the islands, and in 2020, the islands' population was estimated at 59,190.
The Federated States of Micronesia's capital city is Palikir, and its currency is the US Dollar. English is the primary language used in Micronesia, and in 2020, the islands' estimated population was 115,023.
The Republic of Nauru's capital city is Yaren District, and its currency is the Australian Dollar. Nauruan and English are the primary languages used in Nauru, and in 2020, Nauru's estimated population was 10,824.
New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its national currency is the New Zealand Dollar. English and Maori are widely used languages in New Zealand, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 4,822,233.
The Republic of Palau's capital city is Koror, and its currency is the US Dollar. Palauan and English are the primary languages of Palau, and in 2020, Palau's estimated population was 18,094.
Papua New Guinea's capital city is Port Moresby, and its national currency is the Kina. English, Tok Pisin, and Hiri Motu are the primary languages of PNG, and in 2020, the country's estimated population was 8,947,024.
The Independent State of Samoa's capital city is Apia, and its national currency is the Tala. Samoan and English are the primary languages used in Samoa, and in 2020, Samoa's estimated population was 198,414.
The Solomon Islands' capital city is Honiara, and its national currency is the Solomon Islands Dollar. English is the primary language of the Solomon Islands, and in 2020, the islands' estimated population was 686,884.
The Kingdom of Tonga's capital city is Nuku'alofa, and its national currency is the Tongan Dollar. English and Tongan are the primary languages of Tonga, and in 2020, Tonga's estimated population was 105,695.
Tuvalu's capital city is Fongafale, and its currency is the Australian Dollar. Tuvuluan and English are the primary languages used on Tuvalu, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 11,792.
The Republic of Vanuatu's capital city is Port-Vila, and its national currency is the Vatu. Bislama, English, and French are the primary languages spoken on Vanuatu, and in 2020, the Republic's estimated population was 307,145.