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Vanuatu kava quality issues being addressed
The Food and Agriculture Organisation in Vanuatu has stepped in to address quality control issues for kava. The initiative comes in the wake of a recent scientific finding and European declaration that...
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Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments
A Renault with Belgian plates, syringes in a hotel room and a cell phone containing a chilling message were among the focuses Tuesday in the sweeping multinational investigation into last week’s terror...
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Brother of Paris suspect: Surrender
The older brother of Salah Abdeslam, the man being hunted internationally for his alleged role in the Paris terror attacks last week, urged the suspect Tuesday to turn himself over to authorities. “I...
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Back to the bistro! Paris restaurants try to bounce back
French restaurateurs and cafe owners are banding together to get diners back in their doors following Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris. The term #TousAuBistrot — which roughly translates to “back to...
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American Samoa’s Manu’a bird population studied
A team from American Samoa’s Department of Marine and Wildlife resources is heading to the Manu’a islands to conduct a survey of the native bird population. Ornithologist Kim Kayano, who is leading the...
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Stakeholders encourage early detection
Cancer in children needs to be detected early. Today, stakeholders hosted an awareness campaign to help achieve this. Around 60 children cancer cases are seen annually. This morning’s workshop looks to...
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Waqa and Moce force their way into 7s team for Dubai and Cape Town
Two new players now have the opportunity to represent Fiji at the HSBC World Sevens Series in Dubai and Cape Town. Ben Ryan has also clarified he prefers selecting local players for the HSBC 7’s World...
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Pacific’s ‘third gender’ tell stories through dance
Behind the makeup, the laughter, and the jokes, a group of fa’afafine, akavaine and fakaleiti are hoping to empower the next generation, and challenge cultural and social norms, by telling their...
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Adele won’t allow ’25’ album to be streamed
Adele’s latest and highly anticipated album, “25,” will not be available on music streaming services, according to an executive with knowledge of the release strategy. The New York Times, which first...
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Paris Grand Mosque chairman backs military action in Syria against ISIS
Expressing outrage at ISIS’ perversion of his religion, the chairman of the Grand Mosque of Paris called on Thursday for military action against the group’s stronghold in Syria. “America doesn’t want...
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Serious assault on asylum seeker in Nauru, says Coalition
Australia’s Refugee Action Coalition says no action was taken in Nauru after a bus driver assaulted and injured an asylum seeker. The assault occurred in full view of six witnesses, leaving the man...
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What to do in a terror attack: ‘Don’t play dead’
It’s a split decision that could save your life in a terror attack — do you run away, or play dead? The answer, according to new guidance from the UK’s National Counter Terrorism Security Office...
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Match’s awkward first date with Wall Street
After an awkward start, Tinder owner Match Group officially began its relationship with Wall Street on Thursday. The online dating company is raising nearly $400 million by selling shares to the public...
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Prosecutor: Paris attacks ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud dead
You could call him the ringleader of the bloody attacks in Paris. Or call him a ruthless member of ISIS, who went to Syria and returned to Europe determined to sow fear. Whatever label you ascribe to...
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Solomon Islands coping better with climate change
Solomon Islands is among ten countries around the world which have made marked progress in their ability to cope with climate change. The University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index uses 46...
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Visiting eye specialists keen on further partnerships
Over 100 hundred eye surgeries have been conducted by a visiting group of eye specialists. The eye specialists are from the Hawaiian Eye Foundation and are currently carrying out surgeries and...
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NGOs encouraged to work with Government
A collaborative effort is needed between Government and Non Governmental Organizations to avoid wastage. This was the sentiment shared by acting prime minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum in officiating at...
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Ministry look to improve residential care homes
The state of care homes and its residents well being is a major priority for Government. Especially for children living in residential homes. July statistics obtained from the Ministry of Children note...
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Phoenix defender collapses during defeat
Wellington Phoenix football coach Ernie Merrick has revealed he was in the dark about Ben Sigmund’s persisting virus when he took the field against Western Sydney last night. Sigmund collapsed...
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Public memorial service for Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu’s family have confirmed that a public memorial service will be held for the rugby superstar, although details have yet to be revealed. Former All Black coach John Hart spoke on behalf of the...
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