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Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:44:59 +1300One drowning and five missing in Fiji as Cyclone Ana hits
Fiji's disaster authorities have reported at least one casualty associated with Cyclone Ana.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:10:12 +1300
Samoa expect Pfizer vaccine by end of March
Samoa will receive its first shipment of Pfizer vaccine by the end of March with the Ministry of Health looking at legal options for people who would not want to be immunised.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:34:31 +1300
PNG Govt secures stay on quashing of police chief's appointment
PNG's government has obtained a stay on a court order to quash the appointment of David Manning as police commissioner.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:19:38 +1300
Solomons investigating possible Covid-19 case
Health authorities in Solomon Islands are scrambling to find close contacts of a student who tested positive for Covid-19 more than two months after being released from quarantine.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:45:06 +1300
Whipps standing firm on Pacific Forum leadership ultimatum
The new president of Palau is standing by an ultimatum issued by Micronesian leaders over the top job in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 14:44:46 +1300
Cyclone Ana moves over Fiji capital
The eye of Cyclone Ana has now moved close to the Fiji capital of Suva.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:31:37 +1300
Cook Islands announces incoming passengers to be quarantined
The Cook Islands has decided to allow passengers on an incoming flight from New Zealand into the country, however they will have to now enter quarantine.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:02:50 +1300
Cyclone Ana intensifies as it moves onto Fiji's Viti Levu
Cyclone Ana has developed into a category 2 storm, with winds gusting up to 140 km/hr, as it moves onto Fiji's Viti Levu.
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:58:10 +1300
Fiji feels impacts of Cyclone Ana through the night
Cyclone Ana has already made its impact felt in Fiji with extensive flooding of some areas and people seeking shelter through the storm.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:31:37 +1300
Fijiana to face England in Rugby World Cup debut
The Fiji women's rugby team will make their World Cup debut against England following confirmation of the match schedule.
Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:40:39 +1300
First cyclone of 2021 forms off Fiji
Cyclone Ana, the first of 2021 for the region, has formed to the northwest of Fiji this morning.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:08:47 +1300
Palau leading US vaccination stats
Palau is leading the US on Covid-19 vaccination stats with 17 percent of the population having received their first dose of the Moderna vaccine.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:37:59 +1300
West Papua Liberation Movement condemns racist slurs
The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has condemned more racist slurs directed at West Papuans from members of Indonesia's elite.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:34:42 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vaccination programme rolls out in French territories, schools in Fiji close as Tropical Cyclone alert issued and more.
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:11:08 +1300
Australia, Japan fund law enforcement in Marshall Islands
The governments of Australia and Japan are funding two major law enforcement developments in the Marshall Islands.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:34:05 +1300
Samoan sailor in isolation thought to be 'historical' Covid case
A sailor who arrived on a repatriation flight to Samoa last Friday has been placed in isolation after a test showed he had signs of the Covid-19 virus.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:20:17 +1300
Bougainville President rejects landowner group's Caballus idea
Bougainville's President has firmly rejected a claim that an Australian company, Caballus Mining, will operate the Panguna mine.
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:12:45 +1300
Tokyo dream still alive for Samoa 7s
The Samoa rugby sevens teams are continuing to prepare as if the Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in six months time.