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Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:49:27 +1300Islands move quickly on Covid-19 vaccine outreach
Three United States-affiliated countries in the north Pacific have launched aggressive Covid-19 vaccine programs
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:37:25 +1300
Cook Islanders will soon be able to fly to NZ without quarantine
Passengers from the Cook Islands will resume quarantine-free travel into New Zealand from next week, the two governments have announced.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:54:30 +1300
Samoa expects Covid-19 vaccines to arrive next month
Samoa is expecting to take delivery of Covid-19 vaccines as early as February and the rollout is estimated to follow soon after.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:47:22 +1300
Fiji's inaugural Rugby Super 7s Series kicks off next week
A number of national sevens players will feature in Fiji's inaugural Rugby Super 7s Series next week, in preparation for the 2021 Olympic Games.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:10:31 +1300
American Samoa's new governor halts govt pay rises
American Samoa's new governor has ordered a halt on all pay increases and conversion of positions from contract to career service.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:01:01 +1300
Samoans turn out to roadshow for new political party
A former head of state has thrown his weight behind a new opposition party in Samoa, less than three months out from an election.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:58:20 +1300
Cook Islands outer islands may not see rain for months
It could be weeks if not months before drought-affected parts of the Cook Islands see any significant rainfall.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:22:38 +1300
New Covid-19 cases in PNG takes total cases to 833
Papua New Guinea has reported 10 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours increasing the country's total cases to 833.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 14:22:38 +1300
Samoa extends SOE due to new Covid strain overseas
The Samoan government has extended its Covid-19 State of Emergency Orders for another month due to the rapid spread of the new strain spreading through South Africa and the UK.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:39:55 +1300
Democrats take control of CNMI House of Representatives
The Northern Marianas House Representatives is now controlled by the Democratic Party after it won the majority of the lower chamber of the 22nd Legislature.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 16:03:42 +1300
Typhoid confirmed in Fiji's north
Ten cases of typhoid have been confirmed in Fiji's northern division.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:49:21 +1300
Some new faces in PNG Hunters line-up
Eleven new faces have been named in the Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league squad as they prepare to relocate to Brisbane.
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:18:55 +1300
FSM President defends call to allow in ship with Covid-19 case
The president of Federated States of Micronesia is defending his decision to let a ship with a Covid-19 positive crew member into the country.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:55:01 +1300
Tonga's PM survives motion of no confidence
The vote of no confidence to oust Tonga's Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa has been defeated.
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:54:32 +1300
Samoan seasonal workers prepare to leave for NZ
More than 150 Samoan seasonal workers will leave Samoa in a few weeks for New Zealand.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:47:36 +1300
Lecornu signals bigger French role in New Caledonia's Vale
The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu has suggested the French state take a larger role in New Caledonia's Vale nickel.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:22:58 +1300
Samoa's former Deputy PM to join new political party
Samoa's former deputy prime minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has announced she will officially join the Fa'atuatua i Le Atua Samoa ua Tasi political party.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:45:08 +1300
Northern Marianas Covid-19 tally rises to 128
The Northern Marianas has recorded three additional Covid-19 cases, bringing the US territory's total to 128 cases.