Pacific Region • Bougainville, Papua New GuineaRace against time: Bougainville classrooms battle El Niño water shortagesIsland schools face an October deadline to secure daily drinking supplies and implement strict safety measures or face complete shutdown.PMN NewsTue, 20 Oct
CommunityLifejackets are now compulsory on small recreational boats in NZAbout 17 people die each year in recreational boating incidents with nearly two-thirds not wearing properly fitted lifejackets as a new national rule takes effect.PMN NewsFri, 09 Oct
Pacific Region • TongaSolar power could bring safer water to 23 more remote communities Two remote islands in Vava'u are already producing drinking water from the sea, with a wider rollout now being discussed with the Tongan government.Christine RovoiWed, 30 Sep
Community • SāmoaSāmoa women gain skills to manage household waterA women-focused course was introduced after participants said mixed training gave them less opportunity to take part in the practical work.Renate RiversTue, 29 Sep
EnvironmentEl Niño puts water and food supplies in the Pacific under pressureFiji warns of tougher water restrictions while Port Moresby prepares for a partial shutdown as dry conditions spread across the region.Christine RovoiTue, 11 Aug
