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Thu, 06 May 2021 20:38:33 +1200
Four more Covid-19 cases in Fiji today
Fiji's permanent secretary of health James Fong says another four Covid-19 infections were isolated today - three in the community.

Thu, 06 May 2021 20:36:14 +1200
New candidates barred from second Samoan poll
New candidates will not be allowed to contest Samoa's second election of the year.

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:02:23 +1200
NZ apology for Dawn Raids a step closer
The New Zealand government's long-awaited apology for the Dawn Raids is a step closer.

Thu, 06 May 2021 14:40:09 +1200
Australia sending vaccine doses to Fiji, Timor Leste
Australia says it is sending fresh batches of Covid-19 vaccine doses to Fiji and Timor-Leste.

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:53:18 +1200
European players unlikely for first Manu Samoa squad
Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is confident of selecting a competitive squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup qualifiers against Tonga, but Is already resigned to being without a host of European based stars.

Thu, 06 May 2021 12:52:12 +1200
Fiji at war with Covid after latest death
One of Fiji's latest Covid-19 cases has succumbed to the deadly virus.

Thu, 06 May 2021 16:32:34 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Health facilities barred from charging for covid vaccines; Niue to give parents a pleasant increase; power bill discount to continue in the Cooks. Directive to make vaccines free Papua New...

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:54:25 +1200
Fiji NGOs says now not the time to spend big on PM's offices
Fiji's Alliance for the Covid-19 Humanitarian Response says the government's plan to spend $7million dollars on a new office block for the prime minister is despicable.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:35:34 +1200
More twists in Samoa election saga, with more court action likely
The decision by Samoa's head of state to call a second election will be challenged in the courts, as the country's month-long political stalemate descends into legal quagmire.

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:50:04 +1200
Call for state of emergency over food shortage
Bougainville's offshore islands are so short of food a civil society advocate says a state of emergency should be declared.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:26:54 +1200
Samoa's Head of State decision called unconstitutional
Opinion - the declaration by Samoa's Head of State, Tuimaleali'ifano Sualauvi Va'aletoa II, for a new general election is unconstitutional and unlawful writes Fuimaono Dylan Asafo.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:15:24 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vanuatu court to hear Salwai appeal; Tender for Fiji PM's officer complex out; New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS will not travel to Paris.

Wed, 05 May 2021 17:04:44 +1200
Covid-19 infections ease among staff at PNG's main hospital
The prevalence of Covid-19 among staff at Papua New Guinea's main hospital has eased.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:25:40 +1200
Pasifika athletes changing the narrative on and off the field
From match-winning tries and buzzer-beating buckets to missed puts and double faults - there are few jobs that can offer the same exhilarating highs and crushing lows as professional sport.

Wed, 05 May 2021 21:58:59 +1200
Fiji shuts Lautoka Hospital, staff quarantined within
Fiji's Lautoka Hospital has been cordoned off, closed to the public, with the staff all sequestered and quarantined within it.

Thu, 06 May 2021 06:54:26 +1200
Fiji residents query food programme snub
Residents in Fiji's western division were left out of the government's food distribution program during a snap-lockdown.

Wed, 05 May 2021 13:44:34 +1200
Ground breaking ceremony for new Solomons national stadium
A ground breaking ceremony at the site of the new Solomon Islands national stadium, will be held in Honiara today.

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:46:04 +1200
Pacific ministers get Covid-19 vaccination, encourage church members
Pacific church ministers are stepping up to get their Covid-19 vaccine, and are encouraging their members to follow suit.



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