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Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:09:45 +1300Palau's new president vows to stand strong with US and Taiwan
Palau has a new president and first in his agenda is assuring close allies like the United States and Taiwan that the nation will stand strong with them.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:01:27 +1300
Forum chair welcomes US re-entry to Paris Agreement
The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum has welcomed the re-entry of the United States to the Paris climate agreement.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:01:27 +1300
PNG Rugby mourns the loss of Dougie Guise
The Oceania rugby community is mourning the death of Papua New Guinea men's sevens coach Dougie Guise.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:38:47 +1300
Nuclear weapons ban treaty comes into force
An international treaty banning nuclear weapons has now come into force.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 08:44:03 +1300
American Samoa's repatriation system picks up five Covid-19 cases
Five of the 166 people who were in quarantine at a hotel in Honolulu for the first American Samoa repatriation flight next Friday have tested positive for Covid-19.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:53:24 +1300
Marshalls fisheries hires one of the Pacific's top fisheries experts
The Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority has signed on one of the Pacific region's top fisheries experts provide it legal advice.
Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:19:47 +1300
Australian lawyer charged over major fraud in PNG
A high-profile Australian lawyer has been arrested in PNG in relation to alleged theft of landowner development funds.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:23:05 +1300
Bubble bliss: Emotional scenes as first Cook Islands flight arrives
The first twice-weekly flight from the Cook Islands to New Zealand has landed on, following the establishment of a one-way travel bubble between the two countries.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:26:14 +1300
Cyclone-devastated Fiji village opts to rebuild elsewhere
The people of a village Fiji's prime minister described as the "worst-affected" by Cyclone Yasa in December have decided to completely relocate.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:54:57 +1300
American Samoa's Representative expresses hope around new US President
American Samoa's Congresswoman has expressed hope around the future after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the US.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:54:31 +1300
PNG authorities seek better tracking of international arrivals
PNG authorities have tightened rules for people arriving via international travel.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:46:09 +1300
More Covid-19 vaccines arrive in American Samoa
A new shipment of Covid-19 vaccines has arrived in American Samoa, 7800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:05:09 +1300
Samoa Parliament mourns death of first term MP
Samoa's Parliament has marked the death of the first term MP, Va'afusuaga Toleafoa Ken Poutoa.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:34:07 +1300
PNG Covid cases now at 843 after new spate of cases
PNG has reported eight new cases of Covid-19, increasing the country's total cases to 843.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:41:29 +1300
Climate vulnerability assessment underway in Bougainville atolls
A United Nations-backed team is conducting climate change vulnerability assessments in Bougainville this month.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:41:29 +1300
New American Samoa Governor submits Budget
The budget proposed by the new Lemanu-Talauega administration is now before the American Samoa Fono for review.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:44:52 +1300
UN to scrutinise Australia's high rates of incarceration of indigenous peoples
Australia's government is being challenged at the UN over the country's lack of progress in reducing rates of Indigenous incarceration at a UN hearing this week.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:43:43 +1300
Tonga extends Covid State of Emergency
Tonga has extended a State of Emergency for another month, until 15 February, due to ongoing concerns around the global spread of Covid-19.