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Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:13:49 +1200American Samoa records its first Covid-19 case
An American Samoa resident, who returned this month from Honolulu, has tested positive for Covid 19.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:21:36 +1200
Vaccination rollout set to begin for Fijian children
Children aged between 15 and 17 years will be able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Fiji, the Government said.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:10:42 +1200
Pasifika vaccination rates prove value of grassroots leadership - doctor
Pacific health experts are rejoicing over strong Pasifika vaccination rates - all thanks to community driven initiatives.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:34:53 +1200
New Caledonia extends lockdown
The New Caledonian government has extended the current lockdown, as well as the curfew, to October as the Covid-19 pandemic worsens there.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:12:02 +1200
Covid-19 cases on remote Fiji island topples 500; 31 in the last 24hrs
Thirty-one new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded on Fiji's remote island of Kadavu in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases there to 521.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:54:21 +1200
Fiji Govt outlines strategy to reopen borders
Despite Covid-19 infections in the community since April this year, over 12,000 active cases, Fiji's Government is pressing ahead with its plan for quarantine-free travel with the world.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:19:10 +1200
Pacific Oceania advance to Davis Cup promotion playoff
The Pacific Oceania men's tennis team will playoff against Syria today for Davis Cup promotion.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:32:57 +1200
Moana Pasifika sign 30 players ahead of Super Rugby debut
Moana Pasifika have signed a bulk of their playing squad ahead of their debut season in the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:30:42 +1200
Aukus pact strikes at heart of Pacific regionalism
Australia's new security pact with the US and the UK has touched a nerve at the core of Pacific regionalism.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:09:01 +1200
French Polynesia evacuates Covid-19 cases to Paris
French Polynesia is evacuating 12 people to Paris for medical help as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to claim lives in the French territory.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:59:12 +1200
Bitter rivals embrace as Samoan MPs finally sworn in
The Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament on Friday, effectively ending months of turmoil following the disputed April election.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:10:27 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Harmony settles over Samoa's politicians; Fiji has a new military commander; Bougainville's govt remains steadfast on its path to independence
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:30:38 +1200
Forum wants assurances on Japan's nuclear waste dump plans
The Pacific Islands Forum is demanding Japan share pivotal information about the waste water it wants to dump from the Fukushima power site.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:40:25 +1200
Mainland Fiji border barriers lifted
Border restrictions within Fiji's main island Viti Levu have been lifted but inter-island travel and the curfew will remain.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:22:29 +1200
Oceania set to hold FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Qatar
Oceania's FIFA World Cup regional qualifiers are set to take place in Qatar early next year.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:22:29 +1200
Solomon Islands still goal-less at Futsal World Cup
Solomon Islands have been outclassed 7-0 by Portugal in their second group match at the Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:18:20 +1200
Cook Islands approves Covid-19 vaccination for adolescents
The Cook Islands government has approved Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:36:26 +1200
Tonga rugby celebrates 100 years
Tonga is celebrating 100 years of rugby in the kingdom with a one-off tournament.