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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:54:21 +1200
Fiji Govt outlines strategy to reopen borders
Despite reports of Covid-19 infections in the community, over 12,000 todate, Fiji's Government is pressing ahead with its plan for quarantine-free travel with the world.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:43:17 +1200
Aukus pact strikes at heart of Pacific regionalism
Australia's new security pact with the US and the UK has touched a nerve at the core of Pacific regionalism.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:09:01 +1200
French Polynesia evacuates Covid-19 cases to Paris
French Polynesia is evacuating 12 people to Paris for medical help as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to claim lives in the French territory.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:59:12 +1200
Bitter rivals embrace as Samoan MPs finally sworn in
The Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament on Friday, effectively ending months of turmoil following the disputed April election.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:10:34 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Harmony settles over Samoa's politicians; Fiji has a new military commander; Bougainville's govt remains steadfast on its path to independence

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:30:38 +1200
Forum wants assurances on Japan's nuclear waste dump plans
The Pacific Islands Forum is demanding Japan share pivotal information about the waste water it wants to dump from the Fukushima power site.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:40:25 +1200
Mainland Fiji border barriers lifted
Border restrictions within Fiji's main island Viti Levu have been lifted but inter-island travel and the curfew will remain.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:22:29 +1200
Oceania set to hold FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Qatar
Oceania's FIFA World Cup regional qualifiers are set to take place in Qatar early next year.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:22:29 +1200
Solomon Islands still goal-less at Futsal World Cup
Solomon Islands have been outclassed 7-0 by Portugal in their second group match at the Futsal World Cup in Lithuania.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:18:20 +1200
Cook Islands approves Covid-19 vaccination for adolescents
The Cook Islands government has approved Covid-19 vaccinations for 12 to 15-year-olds.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:36:26 +1200
Tonga rugby celebrates 100 years
Tonga is celebrating 100 years of rugby in the kingdom with a one-off tournament.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:44:48 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Australia, US and UK security pact strikes at the heart of Pacific regionalism; Cook Islands approves Covid-19 vaccination for adolescents and more

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:03:33 +1200
Fiji govt's sacking of Chief statistician labelled 'shameful'
Questions have been raised over the termination of Fiji's Bureau of Statistics chief by the Government this week.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:14:16 +1200
New Covid measures for travel in PNG
Under new rules in Papua New Guinea, any foreign national who is unvaccinated against Covid-19 will not be allowed entry into the country

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:12:30 +1200
Pacific IT leader fundraising for laptops to close digital divide
Thousands of Pasifika students affected by the Auckland Level-4 Lockdown face a significant barrier to learning from lack of access to digital devices and wi-fi.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:44:52 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Deadly homebrew session with ethanol in PNG; Small plane crash in Papua kills three; Guam's covid-19 death toll rises to 171, and more.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:32:53 +1200
Samoa Supreme court rules in favour of HRPP
The Samoa Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the HRPP and ordered the Speaker of the House to swear in the party's members.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:41:59 +1200
Norfolk Island considering a govt in exile
Unhappy locals on Norfolk Island are considering a government in exile.



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