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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:59:31 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: Pastor charged over anti-vaccination video
People spreading false information about the coronavirus in Fiji will feel the full brunt of the law, police have warned.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:12:11 +1200
New Caledonia elects first pro-independence Kanak president
New Caledonia has elected its first pro-independence Kanak president.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:14:31 +1200
Activate humanitarian system now, Fiji govt urged
Fiji's government should activate the Disaster Management Committee (DISMAC) to stop more people from dying, says the Fiji Council of Social Services.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:29:57 +1200
Tonga's float parade lifts spirits amid pandemic gloom
A float parade in Tonga was initiated by the Ministry of Tourism to lighten up the mood in the Kingdom.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:30:42 +1200
Pacific news briefs for July 8th
Vanuatu police and immigration staff implicated in illegal procurement of documents, Cook Islands environmental group suggests using an Asian grass to absorb water treatment chemicals and save the streams, Tonga state of emergency extended, Solo...

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:29:57 +1200
FAST to ask Samoa judges to recognise impromptu swearing in
The FAST Party in Samoa has filed an application with the Supreme Court in Samoa to have it recognise an impromptu swearing-in ceremony of elected members of the new political party.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 21:59:44 +1200
Fiji announces record number of new Covid-19 cases; three deaths
Three more people have died from Covid-19 in Fiji amid a daily record 791 new cases confirmed by health authorities in the last 24 hours ending at 8am today.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:06:17 +1200
NZ Govt say they're trying to fix dire Pasifika housing
A Samoan family of 15 living in a four-bedroom Kainga Ora, New Zealand's state housing agency, home suffered severe health issues due to their living conditions.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:15:56 +1200
Tonga rugby grateful for support
The Tonga Rugby Union says despite the difficulties the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the rugby schedule, they're grateful for the support of officials.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:09:16 +1200
2027 target date for Bougainville independence
Bougainville's leaders have accepted a deadline of no later than 2027 to gain independence from Papua New Guinea

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 06:29:32 +1200
Cook Islands return from rugby wilderness ahead of RWC qualifier
The Cook Islands men's rugby team are taking plenty of encouragement from their first hit-out in three years.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:08:15 +1200
Fiji government 'useless' warns opposition, as Ardern touts lockdown benefits
The Fiji government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak is an utter failure, but it's not too late to follow New Zealand's lockdown example, the opposition leader says.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:48:43 +1200
Samoa caretaker govt loses fifth seat in petitions
Samoa's caretaker government has lost another electoral seat in the latest petition hearings today.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:59:28 +1200
Health system systemically racist towards Pasifika - report
Statistics for Pasifika mothers

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:57:26 +1200
Fila Fuamatu: How playing sport made a pivotal impact off the field
Former Samoa international, Fila Fuamatu, is advocating for change in the sports sector and using traditional village games to get Pasifika communities moving.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:33:31 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
PNG scales down Covid-19 testing; Samoa covid vaccination rollout on hold; Tonga renews its coronavirus state of emergency; Vanuatu vaccination rollout underway in North Efate; 2023 Pacific Games start date deferred

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:36:50 +1200
In brief: Olympic news from around the Pacific
Vanuatu pull out of Tokyo Paralympics;Guam swim team arrive in Japan; Kiribati confirms athletes for Tokyo Olympics

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:42:09 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: Show us the data, civil society groups urge govt
Civil society groups in Fiji are calling on the government to release data to assist them provide an effective response to those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis in the country.



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