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Mon, 23 May 2022 19:36:19 +1200
A high-level Chinese govt group will visit Solomon Islands this week says PM
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has confirmed a high-level government delegation from China will be in Honiara later this week.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:34:19 +1200
Equity for women and children driving PNG's Somare-Brash
A female candidate in the Papua New Guinea elections believes it is more important than ever that PNG has women MPs in Parliament.

Mon, 23 May 2022 20:40:51 +1200
Commemoration held in Tahiti for politicians on a flight that vanished
A commemoration has been held in French Polynesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a leading opposition politician in the Tuamotus.

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:05:39 +1200
Protests against high cost of living in New Caledonia cut back
A New Caledonian movement against the high cost of living has decided to downscale its protests planned for today but will continue to pressure the government to act.

Mon, 23 May 2022 13:25:43 +1200
Today's sitting of Parliament in Tonga deferred
Today's scheduled sitting of the Tonga Parliament has been deferred.

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:09:35 +1200
News in Brief from around the Pacific for May 23
China's Foreign Minister expected to visit Solomon Islands; French Polynesia records another Covid case; Tongan football referee included in World Cup football finals, and more.

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:25:02 +1200
'Time to address drug problem in the country' says Samoan Supreme Court Justice
A Supreme Court Justice in Samoa is calling on the Government to appoint a task force to assist with the drug problem in the country, following the footstep of American Samoa's Government.

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:57:46 +1200
New Caledonia's Frogier pulls out of French National Assembly race
A New Caledonian anti-independence candidate has withdrawn from the race for a seat in the French National Assembly just hours before nominations closed.

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:31:48 +1200
RSE scheme needs an overhaul - Green Party MP
Pacific Island RSE workers are being neglected, mistreated and exploited in New Zealand, according to a submission reviewed by a Parliament select committee.

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:20:31 +1200
News in Brief from around the Pacific Saturday 21st May
Four more positive Covid cases were reported in Kiribati; Tonga eases restrictions further; 331 new cases in Samoa and more PNG rugby league players getting NRL exposure

Sat, 21 May 2022 07:35:17 +1200
AFP calls Solomons' opposition claims 'categorically false'
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale is urging the Australian government to investigate a rental deal involving the Australian Federal Police and a government politician in Honiara.

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:44:37 +1200
NZ govt commits to Pacific broadcasting in the region
New Zealand's Budget will commit $4.4 million for a new transmitter for RNZ Pacific ensuring the future of the service.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:40:38 +1200
Vanuatu still in Gina's grip
Tropical Cyclone Gina continues to impact on Vanuatu, moving southeast through the country's southern islands.

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:37:57 +1200
Community group slams Fiji minister as out of touch over food costs
A community development organisation in Fiji has criticised a government minister for telling people to "learn to make adjustments" to avoid feeling the impacts of rising food prices.

Mon, 23 May 2022 08:57:46 +1200
Tonga's Parliament to sit today
The Tonga Parliament is set to open its session today, after the government delayed it from last week, claiming it needed more time on the Budget.

Sat, 21 May 2022 09:18:37 +1200
Budget doesn't go far enough say Pacific community leaders
The New Zealand Government's budget is delivering more money for Pasifika health and education but leaders of Pacific communities say it doesn't go far enough.

Sat, 21 May 2022 09:25:51 +1200
Macron appoints new overseas minister
A new French overseas minister has been appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in the second stage of his government reshuffle

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:31:36 +1200
Judge dismisses attempt to stop seven new electorates being added
A judge in Papua New Guinea says a one-man Supreme Court bench does not have the power to stop an Act of Parliament that has already been enforced.



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