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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:43:28 +1300Fiji urges Micronesia to rethink plans to leave forum
Fiji is calling on Micronesia to reconsider its plans to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:44:45 +1300
Vanuatu prosecutor's appeal against Salwai acquittal dismissed
An appeal by Vanuatu's Public prosecutor against the acquittal of former prime minister Charlot Salwai and other MPs of bribery charges has been dismissed.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:46:26 +1300
Marshalls leads Pacific's Covid-19 vax charge
The Marshall Islands is leading the Pacific's Covid-19 vaccine charge and is expecting to have its adult population inoculated by June.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:58:16 +1300
West Papua group denies army claims over killings
The West Papua Liberation Army says three young men killed by Indonesia's military last week were civilians and died after being tortured and not shot while escaping.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:12:39 +1300
American Samoa budget up by 10 percent
American Samoa's governor has signed into law his first budget since taking office on January the 3rd.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:03:54 +1300
Pasifika unemployment in NZ rising, report shows
The Salvation Army's annual report on social trends shows unemployment rate for Pasifika in New Zealand increased last year due to the pandemic.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:03:54 +1300
Highest number of covid cases in one day for Marianas
The Northern Marianas has experienced its largest number of Covid-19 cases in a single day with eight new cases reported on Saturday.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:25:48 +1300
Women 'ignite a fire' to keep cultural traditions alive
A Tongan community group in New Zealand hope their efforts to make koloa, or cultural treasures, inspire others.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:19:35 +1300
Marshalls follows Palau, FSM in initiating Forum withdrawal
The Marshall Islands has launched the process for officially ending its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:23:55 +1300
Vanuatu and New Caledonia launch safe travel Tamtam Bubble
Vanuatu's prime minister has announced the creation of a safe travel bubble between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:12:35 +1300
Change in New Caledonia government brings hope to Kanak people
FLNKS say change in New Caledonian government brings hope.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:48:14 +1300
Guam basketballers counting down to on-court return
The Guam men's basketball team hopes to be back on court in the coming weeks, as they await the resumption their Asia Cup qualifying campaign.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:05:56 +1300
USP staff seek second legal option on VCP's removal
Staff unions at the University of the South Pacific say they are concerned about the Fiji government's refusal to reverse its decision to cancel the work permit of vice-chancellor and president Pal Ahluwalia.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:45:34 +1300
Samoan PM hints at reform of Pacific Islands Forum selection process
Samoa's Prime Minister has indicated that his government is willing to review the appointment process for Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:04:51 +1300
FSM begins process to leave Pacific Islands Forum
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia has confirmed it has formally triggered moves to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:50:41 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Corpses remain in Samoan mortuaries for more than a year; CNMI executive employees to get vaccinated; Campaign launched to help Fijian farmers after cyclone and more.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:44:32 +1300
Pacific children on frontline of global nutrition crisis
The world is on the brink of a nutrition crisis, warns Save the Children.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:40:49 +1300
Misconduct allegations referred to USP executive committee
Allegations of misconduct by two senior members of the University of the South Pacific have been referred to the university's executive committee.