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Pacific news in brief for 29 July
30 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a proposal from the US to temporarily host asylum seekers in Palau, which has been met with resistance.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 29 July
29 Jul 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a drop in income for the Fiji Rugby Union compared to the previous year.
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Fiji's anti-corrupt chief faces legal turmoil amid political tensions
The fallout from Suva lawyer Barbara Malimali's appointment and subsequent suspension raises questions about the integrity of the commission and the role of political influence in Fiji's governance.
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Nauru seeks to transform its economy by becoming a crypto powerhouse
The island launched a new scheme for digital asset transfers, including cryptocurrency lending and exchange, becoming the first nation in Oceania to regulate digital finance.
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Australia opens 2025 visa ballot for Pacific
28 Jul 2025The Pacific Engagement Visa programme allocates up to 3000 visas from nine Pacific Island countries and Timor-Leste to live and work in Australia permanently.
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More Pasifika households denied emergency housing - report
29 Jul 2025A new report on homelessness in Aotearoa shows more Pasifika families were denied emergency housing due to ineligibility than were accepted in the month of March.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 July
28 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a warning about leptospirosis risk in American Samoa.
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Henry Puna returns as president of Cook Islands Party
28 Jul 2025The former Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general rejoins the ruling party of Prime Minister Mark Brown, who continues as party leader.
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Island military veterans hope for US action
28 Jul 2025Marshall Islands Foreign Minister and US military veteran Kalani Kaneko is hopeful of resuming the momentum for veterans living in the freely associated states.
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George 'Fiji' Veikoso: The voice that united the Pacific Islands
He was a the legendary artist known for blending soul, R&B, and island harmonies that redefined Pacific music. Audio
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Residents pay tribute as Palacios' remains return to Saipan
28 Jul 2025Dozens of CNMI residents braved the rain, many waving CNMI flags or bowing their heads as the hearse of the late governor passed.
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New Zealand joins countries in statement on recognition of Palestine
30 Jul 2025New Zealand, alongside several countires, plan to recognise the state of Palestine ahead of United Nations General Assembly.
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