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Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:46:10 +1300
Samoan PM dismisses Opposition concerns over inquiry
Samoa's Prime Minister has dismissed claims by the Opposition FAST party that a Commission of Inquiry undermines the independence of Parliament.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:59:47 +1300
Sixty three more Covid-19 cases in PNG as surge continues
PNG has recorded 63 new cases of Covid-19, taking the country's total number of infections to 1429.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:28:47 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vanuatu Speaker seeks legal advice on parliamentary positions, the US plans a major spend on defence capability in Guam and Fiji to trial tsunami sirens in wake of regional alert.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:46:16 +1300
Pacific pharmacists want inclusion on Pharmac review
The President of the Pacific Pharmacists' Association says a review of New Zealand's drug buying agency, should include her organisation.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:51:01 +1300
People told to remain vigilant despite Pacific tsunami warning downgrade
Nations and territories around the Pacific have cancelled or downgraded the tsunami advisory issued this morning, following a second major earthquake off New Zealand's Kermadec Islands.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:33:17 +1300
Pacific athletes urged to get vaccinated
Pacific athletes are being encouraged to get the Covid-19 vaccine in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:30:56 +1300
Samoa's Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calls PM's claims ridiculous
Samoa's former Deputy Prime Minister says allegations of treason and breaches of standing orders are a 'bit of an election ploy.'

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 08:26:25 +1300
Reviving and thriving: Cook Islands traditional games a big hit
Plans are afoot to expand the traditional sports programme at the next Cook Islands Games.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 10:13:53 +1300
NZ under tsunami warning after third quake, people told to evacuate
A tsunami warning has been issued by Civil Defence after a 8.0 magnitude quake near the Kermadec Islands.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:40:42 +1300
Fiji gets mass shipment of testing kits
Fiji has received 22,000 Covid-19 testing kits which the government says will help make testing faster and more convenient.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:18:33 +1300
Bougainville's Buka may go into Covid lockdown
The President of Bougainville says Buka town could go into a 14 day lock down as health officials try and stem a surge in Covid-19 infections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:40:42 +1300
Vanuatu leaders warned to submit annual returns or face court action
Senior public servants in Vanuatu have been given a nearly two week extension to submit their annual returns after more than two thirds them failed to meet the initial deadline.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:21:42 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Union calls for financial assistance for Samoan seafarers, questions are raised over Jakarta's stance on West Papua and Myanmar, Fiji records four new Covid cases at the border and the Cook Islands is setting up a PCR laboratory for Covid-19 tes...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:32:04 +1300
SPC optimistic about rapid regional vaccination timelines
The Pacific Community says the wait for island nations to vaccinate their people may only be a few months rather than years.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:37:09 +1300
Resilience and Recovery: the Mose Masoe story
For Mose Masoe it's the little things, like being able to get up off the ground or feed himself dinner.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:56:56 +1300
Cook Islands mosquito eradication steps up
The Cook Islands has launched its dengue mosquito eradication programme.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:31:58 +1300
Investigation launched into alleged treasonous acts by Samoan MPs
Samoa's former Deputy Prime Minister and three other Opposition MPs are to be investigated for alleged treasonous activities and breaches of Standing Orders.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:33:32 +1300
Tough road ahead for refugees released into Australian community
Australia has freed dozens of refugees after detaining them for up to eight years on Nauru and Papua New Guinea.



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