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President says Marshall Islands facing pressure from China
The Marshall Islands is being targeted by Chinese economic pressure, including dubious illegal ship visits and a proposed semi-autonomous district, says the country's president, Hilda Heine.
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Funding lack threatens Bougainville vote preparations
Bougainville's chief referendum officer, Mauricio Claudio, says just a fraction of the funding promised by the Papua New Guinea national government has been…
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Sport: OFC lodge final appeal in Solomons eligibility case
about 2 hours agoThe Oceania Football Confederation has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the eligibility of Solomon Islands footballer Chris…
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IMF calls for minimum wage rise in Samoa
The International Monetary Fund has called for Samoa's minimum wage to increase.
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MP refuses to provide evidence backing PNG PM citizenship claims
A Papua New Guinea MP has refused to provide evidence regarding his claims that Prime Minister Peter O'Neill holds dual citizenship which could disqualify him from his post.
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New Caledonia ponzi scheme busted
A 73-year-old woman has been jailed in New Caledonia as investigations continue into a huge ponzi scheme.
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Vanuatu PM salutes partnership with NZ
Vanuatu's prime minister Charlot Salwai has held bilateral talks with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern in Wellington today.
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Caledonia Together loses two assembly members
There has been a rift within Caledonia's Together party over last week's election of the president of the southern province.
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CNMI public schools not ready for typhoon season
about 1 hour agoThe Northern Marianas Public School System admits that it's facilities are not ready for the upcoming typhoon season with buildings still not fully rebuilt after last October's Super Typhoon Yutu.
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US reaffirms security ties with Palau, Marshall Islands, FSM
The United States has reaffirmed security cooperation with Palau, the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia after an historic presidential meeting.
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Dengue kills girl in New Caledonia
An eight-year-old girl in New Caledonia has died of dengue.
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CJ rules there's sufficient evidence to try former Tonga PM
The Chief Justice in Tonga has ruled there is sufficient evidence to try former Prime Minister and current noble representative Lord Tu'ivakano on bribery charges.
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Aus govt cannot ignore Manus Island suicide attempts - advocate
The Australian election result has precipitated a wave of suicide attempts among Manus Island refugees that the government can no longer ignore, a refugee advocate says.
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More visitors in Pacific in 2018: SPTO
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation says 2.14 million people visited the Pacific last year - a two percent increase on 2017.
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Sport: Tevita Pangai Jr turns down NSW, commits to Tonga
Brisbane Broncos rugby league star Tevita Pangai Jr has turned down the chance to play State of Origin, formally committing to Tonga just days before the naming of the New South Wales and Queensland…
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Man in Samoa found guilty of attempting to kill his defacto partner
A Samoan commercial farmer Peter Tulaga has been found guilty of one count of attempting to murder a woman who was in a defacto relationship with him.
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Vanuatu Speaker apologises for unconstitutional move
The Speaker of Vanuatu's Parliament has apologised after the Supreme Court ruled that the government's parliamentary secretary bill is unconstitutional.
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Call for bold move by Aus to improve Pacific relationship
Australia's returned prime minister Scott Morrison is being urged to move boldly on climate change policies to improve relationships with Pacific neighbours.
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China promising more than delivering in Pacific - US official
Much of China's investment in the Pacific region is unlikely to eventuate, a top US official says, downplaying regional security fears ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Pacific…
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Food stamp recipients rise 9.4 percent in CNMI
The Northern Marianas Nutrition Assistance Program said families participating in the program have increased 9.4 percent over the past two years.
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Islands in West Papua to ban plastic bags
A group of islands in Indonesia's West Papua is set to ban the use of plastic bags.
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More than half of Solomons new parliament facing election petitions
Well over half of the MPs in Solomon Islands new parliament are facing court challenges over their election.
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PNG leader welcomes new NZ high commissioner
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has welcomed the New Zealand's new High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Philip Taula.
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Manus Island suicide attempts spike after Aus election
A spate of suicide attempts among refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island has followed the Liberal party's shock victory in the Australian election.
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Tonga's Queen Sālote to be recognised at Pacific Music Awards
Tonga's late Queen Sālote Tupou lll will be recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Pacific Music Awards in Auckland.
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Armed officers deployed to Solomons border with PNG
Police in Solomon Islands have deployed armed officers to the Shortland Islands to help secure the maritime border it shares with Papua New Guinea.
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French Polynesian leaders to collect another Boeing
The French Polynesian leadership has flown to the United States to take possession of the third Boeing 787 of Air Tahiti Nui.
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NZ Defence Force dentists bring relief in Samoa
A 13-member dental team from the New Zealand Defence Force has treated 420 patients during a recent trip to Samoa.
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