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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:39:39 +1200Kiribati Government hits out again at judiciary
The Government of Kiribati says it will soon have an acting chief justice in place, following the suspension of Chief Justice Bill Hastings.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:18:15 +1200
Manager accuses outgoing coach of 'hating' some players
A senior member of PNG's football body has launched a blistering attack on the outgoing national women's team coach, saying Nicola Demaine is full of anger and hates many of the players.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:10:08 +1200
Fiji rights campaigner receives anniversary medal from Vanuatu
Fiji's long-standing advocate for women's rights said being recognised by the Government of Vanuatu for her service is an honour.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:02:18 +1200
Reports say death toll has risen to 10 after PNG quake
Media in Papua New Guinea are reporting as many as 10 people have now died following the weekend earthquake.
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:09:05 +1200
Sport news in brief
PNG's young footballers prevented from playing, Cooks' first-ever competitive win at U-19s, and trio of brothers star for Solomons
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:20:40 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 15
Conference of Leaders starts, American Samoa ends covid testing, and Marape misses PNG's big day
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:29:42 +1200
Anti-independence groups say referendum delay is not an option
Anti-independence groups in New Caledonia say the date of the referendum on a new statute for the territory "is not an option but an engagement".
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:42:29 +1200
Organisers happy with Honiara's Pacific Games preparations
Solomon Islands is on track to host the 2023 Pacific Games, say visiting organisers.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:51:45 +1200
HRPP opposition MPs in Samoa reinstated to Parliament
The suspended Samoan opposition leader and his party secretary have been reinstated to Parliament.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:34:07 +1200
Samoan university posts near $5m tala loss
The National University of Samoa recorded a loss of $4.72 million tala - about $US1.6 million - in the financial year to June 2021.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:53:02 +1200
Rescuers in PNG run airlifts to remote areas following quake
Volunteer rescuers in Papua New Guinea have run numerous airlifts to remote areas, trying to reach those still stranded two days after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:49:38 +1200
Pacific news and sport in brief for September 14
Government cars being held in Vanuatu, visa system causes confusion among Samoans, and PNG MP dies
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:53:02 +1200
Motion of no confidence over Kiribati's treatment of judges
The Kiribati opposition is planning to bring a motion of no confidence in the Government of President Taneti Maamau.
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:51:46 +1200
New overseas minister told by French president to 'find a solution'
France's new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean Francois Carenco was told to 'find a Solution' to the impasse in New Caledonia.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:41:59 +1200
Dialogue begins to get Kiribati back into Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum has started a diplomatic dialogue with Kiribati, in the hope of persuading it to return to the fold.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:41:29 +1200
Anger as company gets go ahead to mine on seafloor
Deep sea mining could begin in the Pacific as early as this month, after regulators decided to allow The Metals Company to start mining the seafloor.
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 13:48:41 +1200
Pacific news, sport in brief for September 13
Fijian MP found guilty, voting begins in American Samoa, and Aircalin back in the air
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 09:41:30 +1200
France defers referendum on new statute for New Caledonia
Plans to hold a referendum in New Caledonia next year on a new statute for the territory are being deferred.