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Tue, 23 Mar 2021 20:14:49 +1300No charges against Fiji PM over Rabuka complaint: DPP
No charges will be laid against Fiji's Prime Minister over a complaint lodged against him by former PM and opposition leader Sitiveni Rabuka.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:49:18 +1300
Tonga's prisons can't cope with drug crime surge
Authorities say Tonga needs two more prisons and many more psychiatric beds to cope with offenders.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:57:19 +1300
Diplomat not recalled over Fiji's Draft Police Bill - NZ govt
New Zealand says its high commissioner to Fiji has not been recalled amid criticism against the government's involvement in the controversial Draft Police Bill in Fiji.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 17:12:30 +1300
Tuna brands largely failing to combat slavery in Pacific
A new report has found that tuna fishing companies in the Pacific are doing little to stop slavery on their boats.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:26:21 +1300
Bougainville Speaker infected with Covid-19
The Speaker of the Bougainville parliament, Simon Pentanu, has confirmed that he has Covid-19.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:57:20 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Security firms clash at PNG's airport, a second repatriated group is released in America Samoa, Samoan rehabilitation services are inundated, and more.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 13:39:44 +1300
Fiji's Bula Bubble suffers setback
Fiji's push for a travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia suffers setback.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:08:52 +1300
CNMI expands vaccine campaign
The CNMI is making Covid-19 vaccination available to people on Saipan aged 16 and over.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:28:05 +1300
Isolation strategy begins in PNG as Covid-19 surges
A nationwide isolation strategy has commenced today in Papua New Guinea in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:47:21 +1300
Solomons vaccine rollout to begin Wednesday
Solomon Islands' Covid-19 vaccination programme begins on Wednesday in Honiara.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:15:48 +1300
Samoan boxers qualify for Tokyo Olympics
Samoan boxers Ato Plodzki Faoagali and Marion Faustino Ah Tong have secured their place at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:31:30 +1300
Fiji’s ratification of children’s rights welcomed
The United Nations has welcomed Fiji's ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:49:22 +1300
Fijian golfer Sam Lee playing covid waiting game
Fiji golfer Sam Lee is still waiting for borders to reopen 12 months after his professional career was put on hold because of Covid-19.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:36:47 +1300
Wallis and Futuna reports first Covid-19 fatality
An 83-year-old woman in Wallis and Futuna has become the first fatality in the French territory's Covid-19 outbreak.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:45:46 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific for 22 March
A Samoan family wants answers after 16 year old son dies in sporting accident, diplomatic move to strengthen Fiji-Samoa ties, the RNZAF drops off PPE to Papua New Guinea and more.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:36:47 +1300
Young entrepreneurs adapt to Covid-19 challenges
Young entrepreneurs in Fiji are brainstorming solutions to the challenges they face in running their businesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:54:09 +1300
PNG MP Mendani dies of Covid-19
An MP in Papua New Guinea has died from Covid-19.
Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:39:37 +1300
Cook Islands Democrats change view on mining moratorium
The Cook Islands opposition believes a ten-year moratorium on seabed mining will serve little purpose.