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Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:46:45 +1200Covids-19 rife in PNG's parliament preciinct
Preliminary testing for Covid-19 at Papua New Guinea's parliament precinct indicates a quarter of staff are infected.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:18:00 +1200
Third Covid-19 community case in Fiji
A third community case of Covid-19 has been reported by health authorities in Fiji.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 20:06:34 +1200
PNG's opposition tables motion of no confidence against PM
Papua New Guinea's opposition has tabled another motion of no confidence against Prime minister James Marape.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:50:43 +1200
Samoa Electoral Commissioner's action 'unconstitutional' says FAST
The FAST party in Samoa hopes its call for the appointment of an additional woman MP to parliament to be declared null and void will be resolved this afternoon.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:57:00 +1200
Probe over Covid-19-positive seaman washed up in Vanuatu
A shipping company based in Singapore says it is working with Vanuatu authorities to trace the contacts of a dead crew member found washed ashore and infected with Covid-19.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:26:47 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Australia called on to give more vaccines to PNG, NZ delivers relief supplies to Timor-Leste, and more.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:13:25 +1200
Massive house-to-house Covid screening in Fiji amid superspreader fears
Massive house-to-house screening in Fiji's western towns is being rolled out amid fears hundreds of people may have picked up Covid-19 at a funeral.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:08:59 +1200
Samoa election: Independent MP sides with new FAST party
Samoan Independent MP, Tuala Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio, has confirmed he will join the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 13:50:00 +1200
Tokelauan fishing quest: sharing adventure, food and tradition
In the remote Tokelau atolls, everyone plays a role in looking after the community through traditions like Faiva Fakamua.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:12:33 +1200
Solomons govt considering extending its term in parliament
The Solomon Islands government is considering extending its term in parliament.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:47:10 +1200
Tonga NRL's appeal dismissed by Court of Arbitration for Sport
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Tonga National Rugby League's (TNRL) appeal against its expulsion from the global governing body.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:19:54 +1200
Vanuatu urged to keep up good hygiene
Some schools in the Vanuatu capital are closed as hand washing stations are installed in the fight against Covid-19.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:12:33 +1200
First confirmed Covid-19 death in Bougainville
Bougainville has recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 20:41:14 +1200
Fiji records second community case of Covid-19
Fiji has recorded its second Covid-19 case in the community.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:47 +1200
Vanuatu Speaker declares Salwai's seat vacant
The Speaker of Vanuatu Parliament has declared the seat of former prime minister Charlot Salwai vacant.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:25:32 +1200
Covid-19: Fiji rushes to contain and vaccinate
Containment measures continue in Fiji today as the country tries to trace hundreds of people who may have contracted Covid-19 over the weekend.
Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:13:39 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Flosse acquitted in Tahiti defamation case, Tongan 12 year-old held after shooting death, New Caledonia nickel plant to restart production, and more
Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:58:53 +1200
Fiji faces grave, present danger: PM Bainimarama
A protocol breach at an isolation facility has resulted in Fiji's first Covid-19 case outside of border quarantine since March last year.