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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:30:17 +1200Two more Covid-19 cases in Fiji
Two new cases of Covid-19 infections have been reported in Fiji.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:29:07 +1200
Strike out request dismissed - Samoa's FAST motion before court next week
It will now be Wednesday next week before the Samoa Supreme Court connsiders the legality of the appointment of a 6th woman MP to parliament.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:40:15 +1200
Surprise apology to Micronesia over Forum election row
Micronesian leaders have received a surprise apology from their colleagues in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:23:31 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Sorcery-related attack in PNG condemned; Air Niugini stops flying into Kieta after staff hold up and theft; academic wants bigger emissions cuts; and Fiji workers leave for work in Australia.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:23:32 +1200
Violence and harassment, statistics in the Pacific are dire
When we talk about an issue as serious as violence and harassment, there is no room for 'sugar-coating' - the statistics in the Pacific are dire.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:29:27 +1200
Marshalls parliament praises Army commander for Covid action
Marshall Islands parliament recognises US commander for supporting the goverment's Covid-19 response.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:42:31 +1200
Greater transparency urged on PNG's Covid-19 response
A transparency group in Papua New Guinea wants the government to release greater detail about how it's funding the Covid-19 response.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:53:31 +1200
Champions of the Pacific: Boxing gym a major hit among Pasifika
A Lower Hutt boxing gym is proving a major hit among the local Pasifika community, with entire families coming together to work up a sweat at an affordable price.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:03:52 +1200
Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Fiji
Fiji has six more cases of Covid-19, two in the community and four in border quarantine.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:42:31 +1200
Fiji adds its voice to Biden's climate summit
Fiji's government says the United States can help build a resilient world with an additional pledge to the Green Climate Fund.
Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:54:17 +1200
Champions of the Pacific: From the front row to the bench
As the son of Samoan immigrants to New Zealand, Mike Mika grew up idolising All Blacks great Sir Bryan Williams.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:32:58 +1200
PNG getting vaccine into the Highlands
The Papua New Guinea government says it's distributing Covid-19 vaccine to the wider Highlands region, ahead of a nationwide rollout next week.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:50:21 +1200
Over 30,000 identified for Covid-19 screening in Fiji
More than 30,000 people living in a containment area near Fiji's capital Suva have been identified for Covid-19 screening.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:30:26 +1200
Samoa Supreme Court ruling on 6th woman expected Wednesday
The next step in attempting to resolve the political stalemate in Samoa will occur tomorrow in court.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:23:00 +1200
Fears of major military crackdown in Papua
The killing of a senior officer in the Indonesia army in Papua has prompted President Joko Widodo to order a crackdown on rebel groups.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 13:48:41 +1200
USP Council meets over BDO Report
The governing council of the University of the South Pacific meets today to discuss the BDO Report.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 10:30:00 +1200
Lack of food, overcrowding among issues at prison
Politicians have criticised conditions at American Samoa's Territorial Correctional Facility, following a visit there last week.
Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:10:21 +1200
Toroama wants veterans to take active role in Bougainville affairs
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, says veterans need to create a legacy that justifies their involvement in the Bougainville civil war.