Guam Power Authority clearing trees and from powerlines after Typhoon Mawar in May 2023. Photo: Guam Power Authority
Guam - Tropical storm Bolaven
Guam authorities fear debris left over from typhoon Mawar could cause further destruction in the territory if tropical storm Bolaven hits the island.
The National Weather Service in Guam is predicting Bolaven will turn into a low classification typhoon before reaching the Northern Mariana Islands.
A typhoon watch is in place for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
Senior meteorologist Paul Stanko said lots of debris is still left over from Typhoon Mawar in Guam.
"We've been a little worried if Bolaven happened to hit us directly what would happen to all that stuff; you've already got all those ready made flying little missiles for it to use to pummel everything," Stanko said.
However he said there is still room for the storm to change course.
Fiji - Citizens in Israel are safe
The Government of Fiji says 200 Fijians who are currently in Israel to observe the Feast of the Tabernacle are safe.
The Government said it is in direct contact with the Fijians in Israel and can confirm that they are safe and accounted for.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said they are closely monitoring the situation and are in regular communication with their citizens to provide them with any necessary support.
He also said the Government is aware of Fiji Airways' review of the scheduled flight to Tel Aviv on October 10 and they will continue to coordinate with the airline.
Mr Rabuka expressed his condolences for the loss of life and suffering.
PNG - Earthquakes
Multiple earthquakes have shaken eastern Papua New Guinea.
The largest, a magnitude 6.9, struck about 6:40pm on Saturday, local time.
This was centred in Astrolabe Bay, 55 kilometres southeast of Madang.
The US Geological Survey also reports a 6.7 magnitude quake nearby a few minutes earlier.
On Monday morning, a 5.9 shake struck in the Bismarck Sea, just after 4am local time.
Samoa - Bus driver charged with manslaughter
The driver of the bus which crashed in Samoa has been charged with manslaughter after two male passengers died from their injuries.
A second 66-year-old man died on Thursday.
TV1Samoa news reports the unlicensed driver has also been charged with reckless driving causing injuries.
Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tia'i-Keti confirmed the deaths.
The bus was found not to have a current warrant of fitness.
Police are continuing to investigate.
Pacific Islands Forum - Supports Australian referendum - Puna
The Pacific Islands Forum secretary general says he supports the referendum to recognize indigenous people in Australia's constitution.
There's a growing debate around the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum which will be held on October 14.
Henry Puna said a yes vote would have positive ramifications for the nation.
"It would be wonderful to see Australia vote yes," he said.
"I think, you know, it will elevate Australia's position and maybe even credibility in the international stage. But it is a democratic choice that has to be made by Australian citizens and we respect that all the way."
Solomon Islands - Police raid bottleshop
Solomon Islands police say they have raided a bottle shop in the Kukum area as part of preventative measures ahead of the Pacific Games.
Police Commissioner Mostyn Mangau said more than a hundred cartons of beer had been confiscated and two suspects were arrested.
The Commissioner sent a reminder to those who sell beer to follow the conditions on their license, including what times they are allowed to sell.
He said as police prepare for the Games they will not tolerate black market activities in the host city, Honiara.
Samoa - Cyclone season outlook
A tropical cyclone outlook for 2023 to 2024 has forecast Samoa to experience at least one tropical cyclone event between November and April.
The Samoa Observer reported this was issued in late September as part of a report authored by the Long-Range Tropical Cyclone Outlooks.
The report said an El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean dipole event are underway, driving elevated risk of tropical cyclone activity towards the eastern southwest Pacific.
It stated the outlook for the southwest Pacific suggests near-normal tropical cyclone activity for the coming season.
The same report also projects that a total of 10 cyclones are expected for the southwest Pacific region, but the probable range of tropical cyclones could lie between 8 and 14.
