Regional Archive December 2019
4 articles
Climate Change: the Greatest Threat to Achieving SDGs
For Vanuatu, climate change presents an existential threat to its cultural heritage, identity and fundamental human rights.
Miss Samoa's Traditional Wear Clarified
The designer of the traditional attire worn by Miss Samoa, Fonoifafo Nancy McFarland-Seumanu, when she was crowned Miss Pacific islands has broken his silence over a social media storm surrounding the outfit.
New Zealand Extends Funding Partnership with Pacific Community
New Zealand’s strong commitment to supporting sustainable development in the Pacific was highlighted during a small ceremony this week, which marked the official extension of its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC).
Measle Cases Double in Samoa
The number of suspected cases of measles on the Pacific island of Samoa has more than doubled over the past week to 3,530, and deaths related to the outbreak rose to 48 from 20 a week ago, the country’s Ministry of Health said Sunday.

