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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:55:01 +1200Fiji leader's son facing domestic violence charges in Sydney
The son of Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is facing criminal charges in Australia over domestic violence-related allegations.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:48:16 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 17
Kiribati drought set to continue; search in Tonga for missing fishermen called off; and Nauruans go to the polls next Saturday.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:04:25 +1200
PNG marks 47th year of independence
Independence day celebrations are underway in Papua New Guinea marking the country's 47th year as sovereign nation.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:04:25 +1200
Revived Melanesian football cup gives teams much-needed game time
The MSG Prime Minister's Football cup kicks off on Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu featuring six teams.
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:04:25 +1200
All camps in New Caledonia independence debate to meet in Paris
Talks involving New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence sides as well as the French state will go ahead in Paris next month.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:12:16 +1200
'Time to move on' as Marshalls drops three-year state of health disaster
The Marshall Islands has lifted its state of health disaster after three years, and opened its borders to normal travel.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:55:24 +1200
Impact of PNG quake could last months, says correspondent
It's likely to be months before the lives of thousands of people affected by last weekend's earthquakes in Papua New Guinea return to normal.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:35:06 +1200
Disaster management a priority, Fiji minister tells summit
Fiji Cabinet Minister Inia Seruiratu says disaster management will remain a priority for the region "in the decades to come."
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:10:14 +1200
Kiribati 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.
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:08:37 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 16
French Polynesia's ruling party suffers losses; large bomb removed in Solomon Islands; and agreement for new US embassy in Tonga Ruling party in French Polynesia suffers significant resignations Three senior...
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:40:12 +1200
Road projects in PNG will improve access to towns, markets and schools
New roading projects in rural Papua New Guinea will boost market access for farmers.
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".
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.
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.