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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:42:02 +1300
Investigation launched into alleged treasonous acts by Samoan MPs
Samoa's former Deputy Prime Minister and three other Opposition MPs are to be investigated for alleged treasonous activities and breaches of Standing Orders.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:51:55 +1300
Port Moresby to get bronze statue of PNG founding father
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, has directed that a bronze statue be erected in honour of Sir Michael Somare on Independence Hill in Port Moresby.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:52:45 +1300
Cooks govt urges end to rumour mill as passengers test negative
Officials in the Cook Islands have reassured the public about their safety from Covid-19 and urged people to stop spreading misinformation.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:52:45 +1300
Samoa women back Rugby World Cup delay
Samoa's Rugby World Cup dream is still alive after World Rugby recommended the 2021 women's tournament be postponed until next year due to the ongoing effects of Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:32:37 +1300
Tighter controls called for on PNG sand exploitation
After successfully stopping one sand mining project, PNG environmentalists now want the government to tighten the rules around the industry.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:26:55 +1300
Ex-MP ordered to pay Sayed Khaiyum for defamation
A High Court in Fiji has ordered a former Opposition MP to pay almost $US40,000 to the Attorney-General in a defamation case.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:49:25 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Covid-19 cases in the CNMI hit 144, there is another Covid-related death in French Polynesia, Tonga releases its repatriation schedule, plea to the people of West New Britain to maintain Covid practices, most of the money repatriated from Americ...

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:59:58 +1300
Worries Bougainvilleans are not complying with Covid-19 measures
There are worries that Covid-19 warnings from the Bougainville Government are not reaching the people.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:33:52 +1300
'Team Up' sports programme launches in Pacific
The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of its sport for development program in the Pacific Islands.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:14:21 +1300
GI Rise: Helping youth chase their basketball dreams
An Auckland basketball organisation is opening doors for youth and creating opportunities both on and off the court, while using culture and community as a foundation for personal development.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:49:37 +1300
Pacific commits to energy transition ahead of COP26
Pacific island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:08:20 +1300
Outgoing head welcomes Fiji's review of Forum founding agreement
The outgoing Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum has welcomed Fiji's decision to review a 2005 revision of the body's founding agreement.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:00:42 +1300
Vanuatu Govt pulls plug on 44 students at USP in Fiji
Forty-four ni-Vanuatu students studying at the University of the South Pacific's Fiji campus have had their courses terminated by their government.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:59:57 +1300
Samoa could extend quarantine if teenager remains positive
Samoan authorities are likely to extend the quarantine period for 160 repatriated passengers who arrived three weeks ago if a 16-year-old male on their flight continues to test positive for Covid-19.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:34:29 +1300
New Caledonia ministers again fail to elect president
New Caledonia's 11 newly elected ministers have again failed to elect a new president.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 10:10:55 +1300
Fiji police probe alleged sex abuse against Methodist Church
Fiji Police are investigating alleged sexual abuse by a member of the Methodist Church clergy.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:14:27 +1300
Limits on who can own land in CNMI could change
Efforts are being made to change the rules over who can own land in the Northern Marianas.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:56:24 +1300
Charles Piutau poised to finally complete Tongan switch
Former All Black Charles Piutau's long-held dream of representing Tonga could finally become reality at the upcoming Olympic Sevens qualifier in Monaco.



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