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Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:59:36 +1300Calls for Fiji govt to give updates on PM's health
A pro-democracy activist in Fiji is calling for the government to provide regular updates about the health of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to cancel out rumours and fake news.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:21:41 +1300
Tonga eruption: Seasonal workers hit hard - report
From the breakdown in communications to delays in repatriation, seasonal workers from Tonga are grappling with the challenges that disasters bring.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 09:44:00 +1300
Shortage of high schools not an easy fix, Vanuatu's Education Ministry
Vanuatu's Education Ministry says there is no quick fix to address a shortage of high schools in the country.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:20:03 +1300
'Resilience and strength of people' will get Kingdom through, Tonga's PM
Tonga's new Prime Minister believes the "resilience" and "strength" of people will get the Kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now Covid-19.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:11:45 +1300
Tonga's PM says investigation underway into Covid-19 outbreak
Investigations are being conducted into the source of a Covid-19 outbreak in Tonga, according to the prime minister.
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:34:11 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Kiribati's Banaba Island faces a food shortage; Tonga's largest church will provide couselling services; Vaccination centres should not be closed indefinitely says Solomon's opposition, and more
Fri, 04 Feb 2022 10:35:03 +1300
Tonga eruption: RSE workers arrive in NZ
More than 30 Tongans have arrived in New Zealand to join the Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) Scheme.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 13:02:22 +1300
Covid-19: Health emergency declared in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia because of the sharp resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:17:10 +1300
Australia medical team arrives in Kiribati to assess the Covid-19 situation
The Kiribati Health Ministry has confirmed 138 new infections on Wednesday taking the total number of people infected with Covid-19 to nation high of 767 people.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:10:14 +1300
Covid-19 Fiji: 3 deaths and 460 new cases
Fiji has reported three more deaths and 460 new cases of Covid-19 in the community.
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:03:14 +1300
In brief: sport news from around the Pacific
Veteran prop to captain Super side; and NZ-based teams moving to South Island
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:37:30 +1300
Samoa govt confirms MIQ breach as another positive case recorded
The Samoa government has confirmed a breach of quarantine procedures following a report from local media.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:47:30 +1300
Sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Covid-19 outbreak is again spreading apace, with 1,515 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:01:09 +1300
More than 600 Covid-19 cases in Kiribati 'tip of the iceberg', health minister says
Kiribati has recorded its highest daily increase in new Covid-19 infections on Tuesday, bringing the total number of positive cases to 629.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:26:55 +1300
Three new Covid-19 cases in Tonga as Kingdom enters lockdown
Three new covid-19 cases have been confirmed in Tonga bringing the total number to five.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:42:10 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
American Samoa records more Covid-19 cases; NZ govt makes available a vaccine fund for Pacific communities; Tahiti's Tahoeraa changes name, and more.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:28:03 +1300
Papuan students want dialogue with Indonesian president Widodo
A global Papuan student body is seeking a meeting with Indonesia's President over a new policy to cut 10 percent autonomous education funds allocated to the Melanesian provincial governments.
Wed, 02 Feb 2022 07:44:07 +1300
Activist raises concerns about loss of nurses in Fiji
A Fijian human rights activist is demanding answers from the authorities after reports that hundreds of nurses in the country are resigning.