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Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:55:56 +1200MP blames Commission for election chaos
Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country's election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:10:58 +1200
France pays out on nearly 100 nuclear compo claims
The French nuclear compensation commission CIVEN says last year it paid out US$16.6 million to victims of France's nuclear weapons tests.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:13:04 +1200
Pacific news and sport in brief for July 28
Mine campaigners' complaint success, former candidates charged in Solomons, and optimism over ex-Pacific church
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:35:27 +1200
Nauru will host Micronesian Games for first time
Nauru intends on building a new stadium to host the Micronesian Games for the first time.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:15:34 +1200
Dentist wants action to reverse high levels of child tooth decay
A paediatric dentist in Fiji is dedicating his career to improving dental health outcomes for the South Pacific.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 09:14:36 +1200
Nasau's double helps Fiji secure place in Nations Cup final
Hosts Fiji will face Papua New Guinea in the Oceania Women's Nations Cup final after beating Solomon Islands 3-1 in Suva on Wednesday night.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:13:05 +1200
'It means alot to us' - Tuvalu thrilled to be at Games
The Commonwealth Games hold a special place for Tuvalu athletes, whose sportspeople rarely get the chance to compete on a global stage.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:44:52 +1200
PNG's Governor-General to delay return of election writs
The Governor-General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae has accepted a recommendation from the Electoral Commission to delay the return of writs in the country's general election.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:06:24 +1200
Vanuatu athletes' battles just to get to Friendly Games
Vanuatu's 17-strong team for the Commonwealth Games has jumped through hoops to get to England.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:31:04 +1200
Pacific news and sport in brief for July 27
PNG monkeypox warning, Tokelau leaders meet again, and honour for Tahiti MP
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:15:34 +1200
Tokelau itching to get its people home again
Plans are underway to help Tokelauans stuck abroad, mostly in New Zealand and Samoa, to return home.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:35:22 +1200
Samoa to end covid state of emergency ahead of reopening
After two years Samoa has removed its Covid-19 state of emergency ahead of opening its national borders on August 1.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:43:35 +1200
Prasad criticises NZ, Australia over not addressing democratic deficit in Pacific region
A Fijian political leader is accusing the Australian and New Zealand governments of avoiding human rights issues in the region to suit their own geopolitical interests.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:23:52 +1200
Observers call for big changes in PNG electoral process
The Commonwealth group that has been observing the Papua New Guinea elections has called for an urgent review of the election process.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:59:21 +1200
Pacific news in brief for July 26
America sending high ranked diplomats to Solomon Islands; research shows Palau reef heavily polluted with plastics; Tonga shuts prison ward after suspected second suicide; and New Zealand Navy training and assisting in the Pacific
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:13:54 +1200
Wallis experiencing Covid surge
More people are succumbing to Covid-19 on the French territory of Wallis due to the refusal to vaccinate and test.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:23:53 +1200
'Smallest nation with biggest heart' set to keep pace with bigger nations
Niue's 15-strong team have set off to Birmingham in good heart and hoping to make their nation proud at the Commonwealth Games.
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:23:53 +1200
Moresby governor shocked at election violence
The governor of Papua New Guinea's National Capital District has condemned the violence in the middle of Port Moresby on Sunday afternoon.