Chaos at seasonal work registration event in Samoa
A seasonal work registration event in Samoa ended in chaos with scenes of people being shoved into glass doors and emergency services being called in.
More than one thousand people showed up to register for a chance to work overseas but people who could not get into the hall started pushing, shattering the glass in the front doors and injuring those nearby.
Police and Samoa Fire and Emergency Service Authorities were at the scene attending to the injured.
The hopeful workers gathered at the Congregation Christian church of Samoa (C.C.C.S.) Sogi hall hoping to land the chance of overseas seasonal work.
The registration event caused huge traffic issues around the Apia City area.
Many women were among the crowd seeking the same opportunities to be employed overseas.
Niue internet provider wants action over shooting
The owner of the Kaniu broadband service in Niue wants to see the people who wrecked his antenna punished.
Emani Lui says at Queen's Birthday weekend some people, using an air rifle, shot at the antenna, hitting it four times.
He said the piece of machinery was wrecked and it meant Kaniu was off-line for major part of the island for about 12 hours.
Mr Lui said he has been told by police people at a party had been shooting on their own property, but the antenna was behind their supposed target.
He said these people should face consequences for their actions.
"It's not something that should be taken lightly because this is the type of equipment that has this public interest for the people of Niue. We have never had any problems like this ever, since we have been running these operations. All of the locals understand that looking after the equipment also serves the our purpose for them," he said
Fiji teens arrested over alleged brawl
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Three teenagers have been arrested in Fiji over their alleged involvement in a brawl at a Suva settlement last weekend.
According to police, two of the suspects aged 17 and 18 were arrested on Sunday night while a 19-year-old was brought in today (Monday).
Police said the trio are believed to be the "instigators behind the brawl that went viral on social media."
Police are expected to question more people in relation to the incident as investigations continue.
Crematorium considered for Tahiti
Moves are afoot to build crematoriums in Tahiti.
In the past, bodies have been sent for cremation from French Polynesia to either France or New Zealand, incurring costs often exceeding $US10,000.
The Economic, Social, Environmental and Cultural Council, which is an advisory body, has raised the idea of drawing up a law, allowing for publicly owned crematoriums to be built.
A private investor has already suggested building a crematorium.
Reports say about 40 bodies in French Polynesia are sent away for cremation each year.
It's been suggested that about 700 cremations a year could be likely.
PNG's next national elections will be next April
Papua New Guinea has confirmed that the writs for next national elections will be issued on April 24th next year.
The National newspaper says the biggest concern for the acting electoral commissioner, Simon Sinai, is finding the $US131 million dollars to update the common roll and other preparatory work.
He said his office is waiting to hear back from Treasury about a submission for $US19 million for the roll update alone.
Mr Sinai said it is yet to ask for finance to come cost of security operations.
He also said the commission wants to conduct a biometric system roll for the election.
Mr Sinai said the commission has made a separate submission for $US65 million to the government for approval.
He said they plan to start the election programmes the moment funds become available.
I-Kiribati police are set to become UN peacekeepers
The Kiribati Police Service says a United Nations Peacekeeping Mission team is arriving in the country soon to recruit potential I-Kiribati officers for its missions.
Radio Kiribati reports police saying the team will be testing local officers English language skills and their driving ability, among other matters.
Up to five I-Kirbati police will be chosen.
Kiribati was admitted into the UN Peacekeeping family after a virtual meeting with UN officials, Kiribati police, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kiribati Permanent Mission to the UN in New York.
No lift off for Pasifika Air.
A proposed new airline flying direct from Wellington and Christchurch to Rarotonga has been cancelled.
Christchurch businessman Mike Pero said the venture is being canned because of a lack of support from the Cook Islands' government.
Mr Pero - who is also a Cook Islander - says despite his best intentions, Pasifika Air just isn't meant to be.
In comments made to Cook Islands News, he said there are too many obstacles.
The New Zealand-based millionaire said the Cook Islands government's lack of enthusiasm is the "most disappointing" reason why Pasifika Air won't succeed.
He said the airline would have reignited horticulture and brought tourists to the Islands.
