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Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:03:48 +1200Governor-General to visit Samoa for independence celebrations
The Governor-General will visit Samoa today in celebration of their 60th year of independence.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 20:41:36 +1200
US extradites naturalized Marshallese citizens in alleged bribery scheme
Two naturalized Marshallese citizens have been indicted by the US Department of Justice on bribery charges.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:53:23 +1200
Vanuatu court will rule on urgent constitutional application next week
The Vanuatu Supreme Court will deliver its verdict next week on an urgent constitutional application before the court.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:37:24 +1200
Uluomato'otua Aiono - from the factory floor to the NZ Business Hall of Fame
Respected Samoan businessman Uluoma'tootua Saulaulu Aiono has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:57:01 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 4
Tongan language app launched to celebrate Tonga language week; French Polynesia records more Covid-19 cases, and more.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:02:43 +1200
Fiji government passes controversial electoral bill
Fiji's contentious Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Parliament on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:45:40 +1200
West Papuans jailed for raising banned Morning Star flag
In West Papua, seven people have been found guilty of treason after raising the banned Morning Star flag.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:56:15 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 2
Diplomatic changes in Papeete; daily newspaper could return; and big dollar boost for Palau
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:30:38 +1200
Reimagining Pacific tourism by thinking locally
Analysis - the pandemic brought tourism to a standstill. Now, over two years how is the industry in the Pacific dealing with the return of travellers?
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:55:16 +1200
Top soccer prospect with the famous dad opts for Samoa
The son of legendary Australian footballer Tim Cahill has been called up for Samoa for the forthcoming Oceania Under-19 championships.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:04:51 +1200
Pacific sport news in brief
Cricket PNG seeks new coach; academy launched for West Papua football talent; and French Polynesia prepares for Pacific Games
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:48:24 +1200
Samoa island aims to be a model for eradicating rats
Efforts are being made to turn one of Samoa's islands into one of the first inhabited rat-free islands in the Pacific.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:28:48 +1200
Niue govt fears breach of covid border rules spreading the virus
The Niue government has linked the current Covid-19 outbreak to a possible breach of border requirements.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:41:23 +1200
Vanuatu politicians in court Friday over dissolution push
Preparations are underway for a hearing in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu following an application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:49:44 +1200
Police don't have enough staff for money laundering cases
Papua New Guinea Police admit they lack the manpower to work on 5000 money laundering cases recorded by the Bank of PNG.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:27:13 +1200
As Japan builds nuclear dumping facilities, Pacific groups say 'stop'
Pacific civil society groups are calling on Japan to halt its plans to dump radioactive nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:03:52 +1200
Fiji electoral bill will 'attack rights to privacy' says Law Society
Fijian legislators and the legal fraternity are warning the government not to push through with its plans to change the country's electoral laws, fearing it could have a severe impact on the rights of citizens.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:41:54 +1200
Marape promises to create jobs and reduce poverty
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has addressed the country's business leaders on his new government's economic strategy.