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Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:42:47 +1200
Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji
Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 and six more deaths in the last 24 hours.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:08:35 +1200
Samoan Head of State's proclamation wrong, expert says
A legal expert says Samoa's Courts have the final say on constitutional issues, not the Head of State or the Government.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:44:55 +1200
Strong Fijian side excited to take on the All Blacks
Flying Fijians excited to take on the All Blacks in Dunedin this week as it has been ten years since they last met on the field.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:07:08 +1200
Pasifika youth encouraged to dream brave and big in new play
Written eight weeks ago, 'Brown Paper Bag' encourages disadvantaged youth to succeed against the odds.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:30:01 +1200
Samoa police asked to move against FAST
Samoa's police commissioner has received a letter from the caretaker government requesting criminal charges be laid against leaders of the election winning Faatuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party and its legal advisers.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:18:48 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: 48 arrested for failing to wear a mask
Fiji police warn they are stepping up on the enforcement of any failure to comply with orders pertaining to health restrictions throughout the country.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:10:12 +1200
Japan PM tells Pacific that nuclear wastwater dump is harmless
Japan's Prime Minister has told Pacific Islands leaders that his country would ensure no harm will come to the environment from dumping treated nuclear waste water into the ocean.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:11:53 +1200
PNG opens vaccine rollout to 18-yr-olds
Papua New Guinea has opened its vaccine programme to anyone over 18 years old as it tries to overcome high levels of hesitancy.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:54:20 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Nauru near completing Covid-19 vaccination, Bougainville puts a pause on new mining ventures, PNG PM explains Covid-19 measures, Freighters entry to American Samoa delayed over Covid concerns Cooks to continue down own path on deep sea mining, 2...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:49:39 +1200
Olympic Champions Fiji have named their squads to compete in the Tokyo Olympics
Olympic Champions Fiji have named their squads to compete in the Tokyo Olympics later this month. After competing in the Oceania 7s a fortnight ago, coaches Gareth Baber and Saiasi...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:05:26 +1200
Niue Govt facing huge deficit in 2021
The Niue Government will have to manage with a budget deficit of more than $US3.2 million dollars in the coming year.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:50:50 +1200
Samoa head of state's power to convene parliament questionable - Academic
A New Zealand based Samoan academic is questioning the statement by Samoa's Head of State that only he has the power to call parliament to convene.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:09:02 +1200
Covid-19: Mortuary full, public frustration, confusion rife in Fiji
Public frustration over mixed messages from the government is growing in Fiji as Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 18:25:41 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Bougainville and PNG leaders to meet in Wabag, Lavulavu attempted bribery in Tonga court case and new Cook Islands police chief settles in

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 20:38:57 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: Three more deaths, 352 new cases
Fiji has reported 352 Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours ending at 8am today.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:38:30 +1200
Covid-19: Fijians ordered to home isolation will be monitored - Govt
Fiji's Health Ministry has promised it is capable of looking after those with the coronavirus who have been told to isolate at home.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:42:44 +1200
Tahiti rally commemorates France's first atomic test in Pacific
More than 2'000 people in French Polynesia have joined a march in Papeete to commemorate the 55th anniversary of the first French nuclear weapons test in the Pacific.

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:28:59 +1200
Fifth attempt to elect New Caledonia president
New Caledonia's 11 ministers have been summoned by the French High Commissioner to meet on Thursday for a fifth attempt to elect a president.



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