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Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:44:51 +1200
"We will be there" Loughman to face no confidence vote on Friday
The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:32:34 +1200
Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia.
Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:21:38 +1200
Samoan govt hopes to have national carrier fully operational again
The Samoan government is looking at having the national carrier operating internationally again within two to three years.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:07 +1200
French Polynesian firefighters en route to La Gironde
A team of French Polynesian firefighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:07 +1200
New home for The Fono New Zealand: "a significant milestone"
New Zealand-based Pasifika health service the Fono has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:07 +1200
Tonga: By-election set for November to replace unseated MPs
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says it has been tough to lose three cabinet ministers at the same time.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:16:22 +1200
Cook Islands opposition parties stay silent on petition plans
Cook Islands opposition parties are refusing to say whether they accept the election result or if they will lodge petitions.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:07 +1200
Pacific news in brief for July 15
Tonga police are warning the public to watch out for fraudsters; PNG opposition leader named; and cruise ship back in Fiji

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:07 +1200
Marshall Islands sees fast Covid spread
Marshall Islands' health authorities scrambling to stay on top of fast-moving Covid-19 outbreak.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:07 +1200
Vanuatu prime minister calls for dissolution of parliament
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu has called for a dissolution of parliament with over a year remaining in his four-year tenure.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 13:15:45 +1200
Refugees robbed at gunpoint in Papua New Guinea's capital
A refugee advocate says Port Moresby is not a safe place for those awaiting resettlement.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:27:12 +1200
Micronesia announces death of vice president Yosiwo Palikkun George
The FSM Government said the late vice president exemplified the country's foreign policy of being 'a friend to all and an enemy to none'.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:55:39 +1200
US scientists closely monitoring earthquake activity in American Samoa
Following a swarm of earthquakes detected at the Manu'a Island Group in American Samoa, the US Geological Survey has dispatched a team to Pago Pago to assess and set up equipment to monitor seismic activities in the island group.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 14:00:42 +1200
Mark Brown confirmed as Cook Islands prime minister
The Queen's Representative in the Cook Islands has confirmed Mark Brown as the Prime Minister.

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:36:09 +1200
Pasifika women helping drive gender, cultural diversity on boards honoured
Pasifika women in leadership across New Zealand were recognised at the recently held Women in Governance awards at Parliament.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:05:09 +1200
Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats
The Cook Islands Party has gained two more seats following the final count of the general election, edging it closer to power.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:16:16 +1200
Vanuatu launches revised action plan on climate change
Vanuatu has launched its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Port Vila, where inadequate and inaccessible climate finances dominated discussions.

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 14:16:16 +1200
Pacific news in brief for July 12
American Samoa still feeling tremors, drop in crime in Tonga, and independence leader says Tahitians not beggars



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