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Kiribati community marks first language week with new resources
The Kiribati community in New Zealand has celebrated the inaugural Kiribati language week by launching education resources.
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New select committee option for Cooks' water opponents
about 2 hours agoCook Islanders with concerns about the new Rarotonga/Aitutaki water systems have been told to voice these in new select committee consultations.
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Church issues warning as claims of sexual abuse surface in Fiji
The Catholic Church in Fiji has warned any priests found to have abused children will be severely dealt with.
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Mandatory quarantine lifted in Tahiti as tourist flights begin
French Polynesia has lifted the seven-day mandatory quarantine for incoming travellers to boost its struggling tourism sector.
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Big loan from ADB to help Fiji Covid-19 response
The Asian Development Bank is loaning $US200 million dollars to Fiji to boost private sector investment.
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Delight for former Bougainville president in election numbers
4 minutes agoA former Bougainville president, who wants the role again, has welcomed the large number of candidates seeking the position in next month's election.
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Leadership tribunal against PNG foreign minister stalled
about 2 hours agoA leadership tribunal against Papua New Guinea Foreign Minister Patrick Pruaitch has been withdrawn.
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Fiji economy needs to reset, strengthen resilience: former treasurer
A former governor of the Reserve Bank in Fiji says it's time to reset the economy and focus on strengthening public financing.
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Chinese nationals in Samoa warned against crime
The Chinese Embassy in Apia has warned Chinese nationals living in Samoa that they risk being sent home if they are involved in crime.
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Pacific rugby league hopefuls not letting Covid slow them down
A Pacific Island rugby league team based in New Caledonia and Vanuatu is pushing to join the Queensland Cup in 2023, despite the global uncertainty because of Covid-19.
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Palau schedules another repatriation flight this month
Palau has scheduled another flight on July 23 from Guam to repatriate its nationals and residents stranded abroad especially from the United States.
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Suspension of vital Pacific fisheries observers set to continue
The suspension of 100 percent fisheries observer coverage on all purse seine fishing vessels in the Pacific is set to be extended.
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President of New Caledonia's criminal court attacked on job
The president of New Caledonia's criminal court has been attacked and injured in court.
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Frustration over unemployment cheques delay in CNMI
2 minutes agoFrustration is growing in the Northern Marianas over delayed cheques for federal assistance amid the covid-19 pandemic.
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PNG leader says economic independence vital for autonomy
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, has told provinces seeking more autonomy they need to first develop greater economic independence.
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Vanuatu PM responds to criticism of extended public holiday event
Vanuatu's prime minister says the 9-days public holiday recently announced are to give ni-Vanuatu time to participate in the country's 40th anniversary events.
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Samoa govt looking to ban Facebook
The Samoan government is looking seriously at banning Facebook in the country.
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Feds rule on Covid-19 funds to American Samoa lawmakers
The investigative arm of the US Treasury Department has ruled that cheque payments to American Samoa lawmakers are unrelated to the covid-19 pandemic.
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Former Niue premier Sir Toke Talagi dies after lengthy illness
Sir Toke Talagi, the former long time leader of Niue, has died. Audio
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Fiji 7s might be forced to overlook foreign based stars for Olympics
Fiji men's sevens coach Gareth Baber has hinted it may be difficult for overseas-based stars to be a part of next year's Tokyo Olympics campaign.
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Vanuatu court issues search warrant for information about local company
A Vanuatu court has issued a search warrant to allow police to collect information from government departments and private companies regarding Prime Roadworks Ltd.
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PNG PM advises men to walk away rather than resort to violence
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has spoken out again against Gender-Based Violence, as well as Family and Sexual Violence.
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Three new cases of Covid-19 in CNMI
The Covid-19 cases in the Northern Marianas has surged to 36 as three people tested positive.
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Pasifika film-makers looking to shine at Whānau Mārama
7 minutes agoPasifika directors will be looking to make their mark when New Zealand's International Film Festival gets underway next week. Video, Audio
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Thousands of tourists expected in Tahiti
An estimated 3000 visitors are expected in French Polynesia by the end of this month as the territory opens up for international travel this week.
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162 Fijian soldiers released from quarantine
More than 100 soldiers have been released from quarantine in Fiji after tests for Covid-19 returned negative results.
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Regulations of ICAC must reflect spirit of bill: TI PNG
Transparency International Papua New Guinea has told MPs that regulations are needed to guide a new Independent Commission Against Corruption.
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Samoa's PM to run in 2021 general election
Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has confirmed he will be running in the 2021 General Elections.
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