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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:22:46 +1300
PNG's Louma is new MSG head
Papua New Guinea's Leonard Louma is the new Director-General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, MSG chair and PNG Prime Minister James Marape has announced.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 22:12:21 +1300
In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific
American Samoans in 'disbelief' over community Covid-19 cases; Tonga records 287 Covid cases; Two more Covid cases in the Cook Islands, and more

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:10:26 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Villagers in Tonga still dependent on aid for survival; Police corruption probe underway in Samoa; Drua will be without outside wing Ratu in ACT Brumbies clash, and more

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:31:10 +1300
West Papuan leader indicted on treason charges
West Papua human rights defender Victor Yeimo was formally indicted on charges of treason at the Jayapura District Court on Monday.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:27:08 +1300
Blunt warning for Samoa sailors if they offend
Samoan sailors working overseas have been warned they must maintain acceptable standards of behaviour.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:38:48 +1300
Call to support Tongan workers in NZ, Aust labour programmes
In the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami, a range of support measures have been implemented by key stakeholders to support Tongan seasonal workers in NZ as they come to terms with the impacts of the disaster on their families amid a...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300
Call for PNG election authorities to work with civil society
An anti-corruption watchdog in Papua New Guinea is calling for election authorities to work with civil society to improve electoral processes ahead of the June polls.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:13:17 +1300
Onus on travellers to the Cook Islands to have a valid Covid test
Onus of showing a negative Covid test falls on travellers to the Cook Islands according to the government.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Vanuatu detects four more Covid-19 cases in MIQ; New Caledonia records 1441 Covid cases; Pacific GP flags Covid plan for households, and more.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300
Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home
A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:54:04 +1300
American Samoa confirms community cases of Covid-19
American Samoa's health department confirms community cases of Covid-19 in the territory.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:17:47 +1300
The Southern Cross cable that connects Tonga to the outside world is fixed
The Southern Cross Cable cut during the volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai and subsequent tsunami last month has been finally repaired.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:39:27 +1300
Veteran French Polynesia politician facing forgery charges
French Polynesia's veteran politician Gaston Flosse is to appear in the criminal court in April, accused of forgery.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:14:22 +1300
Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns
Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:14:55 +1300
Fijian captain to lead the team in the Super W Competition
Fiji's women's rugby captain Sereima Leweniqila will also lead the team in the side's debut year in the Super W competition.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 05:18:13 +1300
Norfolk lawyer chasing a seat in Aust federal parliament
A Norfolk Island lawyer standing in this year's federal elections in Australia hopes to make people aware of the plight of the island and Canberra's mismanagement of it.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:15:05 +1300
Govt falls short on delivering to Pasifika families: Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in New Zealand says the government has fallen short of its promises to deliver transformational change for vulnerable Pacific families.

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:17:07 +1300
Suli sets sights on State of Origin
St George Illawarra recruit Moses Suli has set himself the ambitious goal of breaking into Brad Fittler's NSW State of Origin rugby league team and declared his preference to play for Australia over Tonga in the World Cup.



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