Regional News Updates

The Pacific region is witnessing significant developments in politics, sports, and social issues. In this article, we will take you through the latest updates from Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and other countries.

Politics and Social Issues

Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands government is to award a special King’s commemorative medal to 3000 people during the country’s 50th Golden Jubilee next year. The Governor General Sir Bob Dadae announced the initiative on Monday, according to NBC’s report.

Papua New Guinea:
A former Papua New Guinea cabinet minister and union leader, Michael Malabag, died last week. He was an MP through to 2017 after entering politics in 2012.

Fiji:
Netball Fiji has confirmed they will keep discussing the proposed Pacific Series with Netball New Zealand. President Ruby Ann Sorovaki said they asked Netball NZ if they could cancel the series and work on a future date to host.

Tonga:
There are no major updates from Tonga in this article.

Vanuatu:
Solomon Islands will have two teams in the Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from 9-12 December. This was confirmed during the official draw for the tournament last weekend at the National Stadium, The Solomon Star reported.

Papua New Guinea:
The Papua New government is to award a special King’s commemorative medal to 3000 people during the country’s 50th Golden Jubilee next year.

Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands will have two teams in the Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from 9-12 December.

Sports

Netball – Fiji:
Netball Fiji has confirmed they will keep discussing the proposed Pacific Series with Netball New Zealand. President Ruby Ann Sorovaki said they asked Netball NZ if they could cancel the series and work on a future date to host.

Soccer – Solomon Islands:
Solomon Islands will have two teams in the Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from 9-12 December. This was confirmed during the official draw for the tournament last weekend at the National Stadium, The Solomon Star reported.

Environment and Development

Papua New Guinea:
The Papua New government is to award a special King’s commemorative medal to 3000 people during the country’s 50th Golden Jubilee next year.

Solomon Islands:
The Solomon Islands will have two teams in the Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup in Honiara from 9-12 December. This was confirmed during the official draw for the tournament last weekend at the National Stadium, The Solomon Star reported.

Fiji:
The Fiji Pearls (black kit) fell 54-47 to the Malawi Queens in their opening match on the Gold Coast.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Pacific region is witnessing significant developments in politics, sports, and social issues. We hope this article has provided you with an update on the latest news from the region.