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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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Civil security vehicle vandalised in New Caledonia
7 minutes agoAnother vehicle of New Caledonia's civil security service has been vandalised.
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More confusion in Fiji over leadership of main opposition party
There's more confusion in Fiji surrounding the leadership role of the main opposition party.
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French soldier tests positive for Covid-19 in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has detected another Covid-19 case.
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Vanuatu govt extends state of emergency due to ongoing pandemic
Vanuatu's government has extended the current State of Emergency until the end of the year.
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CNMI jails passenger over quarantine refusal
The Northern Marianas police have jailed a man for refusing to undergo the mandatory Covid-19 quarantine upon arriving on the island.
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Another young PNG bride dies a violent death
Papua New Guinea media is reporting the death of another young mother allegedly at the hands of her husband.
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Cook Islands govt penalises wage subsidy abusers
The Cook Islands Ministry of Finance has cancelled the wage subsidies to some employers because they failed to pay their staff in full.
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Scam prompts Samoan PM's call for gaming review
Samoa Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has suggested a review of the Gaming Control Authority.
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Big contraction forecast for PNG economy
Papua New Guinea is forecasting a significant economic contraction this year, caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Villages make submissions on controversial Samoa govt bills
Villages on Samoa's biggest island Savai'i have made more than 50 submissions on three bills looking to overhaul the country's judiciary.
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Fiji court dismisses ATS injunction over mass terminations
Fiji's High Court has denied an application for an injunction against the termination of the Air Terminal Services staff.
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Cook Islands claims a NZ travel link is imminent
The Cook Islands deputy prime minister says he expects to confirm a "travel bridge" with New Zealand in the next week.
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Tahiti Covid-19 offenders urged to donate to Red Cross
The prosecutor in French Polynesia has reminded people fined for breaching Covid-19 restrictions to make a donation to the Red Cross by the end of the next month to be spared a criminal record.
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Another American Samoa lawmaker returns Covid-19 cheque
A second lawmaker in American Samoa has returned the $US10,000 cheque they received from federal funds over the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Two Samoa men charged with murder conspiracy seek leave
Prosecutors of two Samoan men charged with conspiring to kill the Prime Minister have opposed their application to leave for Australia.
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South Auckland base proposed for Pasifika super rugby side
A Pacific Islands Super Rugby team based in South Auckland is gaining traction.
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Brazilian man held in Tahiti in drugs probe
A Brazilian man is being held in French Polynesia charged with trafficking methamphetamine.
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Kiribati president calls for patience over border closure
The President of Kiribati has called for patience from the public as the government seals its borders as part of its Covid-19 response.
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Samoa police call for alcohol ban on repatriation flights
Samoa's Police Commissioner has called for a ban on alcohol being brought in by passengers arriving on the repatriation flights from New Zealand.
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Samoa lifts ban on some pork products
Some imported canned pork products that had been banned for sale in Samoa have now been allowed back on shop shelves.
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Regional university reiterates commitment to a 4th campus in Solomon Islands
The University of the South Pacific has reiterated its commitment to build the USP's 4th campus in Solomon Islands.
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PNG domestic violence laws need effect in villages
A senior researcher in Papua New Guinea has emphasised that government moves to deter domestic violence need to be effective at a provincial and village level.
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New Caledonia's SLN fears insolvency
New Caledonia's largest private sector employer, the SLN nickel company, has warned that it risks running out of money by the end of the year.
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CNMI to reinstate public school teachers
Over 700 Northern Marianas public school teachers who were furloughed are expected to return to work by next month.
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Five day operation for Niue public service vital - MP
A Niue MP aims to keep pushing for Friday opening of government departments.
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Samoa census officers to distribute cash
Officers conducting Samoa's national census will be dishing out cash while on the job.
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Tongans banned from airport as repatriations begin
Tongan residents have been temporarily banned from entering Fua'amotu International Airport.
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