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Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:48:44 +1300
Solomons prioritising border community vaccinations
The Solomon Islands government is committing the majority of its first shipment of vaccines to protecting communities living along the border with Papua New Guinea.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:13:47 +1300
Banaba grateful for second desalination unit from Tarawa
The western Kiribati island of Banaba is delighted that a second desalination unit is about to be brought into operation.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:12:02 +1300
PNG provinces urged to improve covid response
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has rapped provincial authorities over the knuckles for a lack of communication about Covid-19 responses.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:40:25 +1300
Marshalls increases repatriation numbers, readies vaccine
The Marshall Islands has dramatically increased the number of citizens being repatriated, while reducing mandatory quarantine requirements.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:02:45 +1300
Major companies call for moratorium on deep-sea mining
Major car companies are among the global companies who have signed up to a World Wildlife Fund call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:35:34 +1300
Vale concludes sale of New Caledonia nickel plant
The Brazilian-owned mining company Vale has concluded the sale of its New Caledonia nickel plant.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:58:30 +1300
Surveys show pandemic's impact on Pacific businesses
Surveys of Pacific businesses has shown the heavy impact of the pandemic.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:40:24 +1300
Tamanivalu would jump at Flying Fijians rugby switch
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu has no regrets about wearing the black jersey but said he would love the chance to represent Fiji, his country of birth.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:25:33 +1300
NZ's Fijian-Indians want to be recognised as Pasifika, not Asians
Fijian-Indians are facing an identity crisis in New Zealand, warn community leaders.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:58:31 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
A Cook Islands electricity support reaches third phase, American Samoa's third repatriation flight from Hawai'i is confirmed, Pacific communities in US part of support for anti-asian violence measures, American gets first shipment of Johnson and...

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:25:39 +1300
New Caledonia government third attempt to elect a president fails
A third attempt to elect a new president in New Caledonia has failed.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:19:28 +1300
Tackling Pasifika health challenges head-on
A powerhouse on the field in both rugby and rugby league, Mele Hufanga is aiming to tackle the health challenges of Pasifika head on.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:32:33 +1300
Don't rely on Facebook for accurate vaccine info, PNG leader advises
PNG's Prime Minister has warned citizens against relying on information on Facebook to guide their approach to vaccines.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:10:19 +1300
Ultra low temperature freezers confirmed in the Cooks
The Cook Islands government has purchased ultra-low temperature freezers to store the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine, with their vaccination programme expected to start in May.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:30:59 +1300
Carl Sandri appointed new PNG cricket coach
Carl Sandri has been appointed as the new coach for Cricket PNG, following the departure of Joe Dawes.

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:47:37 +1300
New Caledonia to attempt presidential election again
The French territory's 11 newly elected ministers will today make another attempt to choose a new president.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:02:06 +1300
Fritch meets French leaders amid Covid-19 crisis
The French Polynesian president has discussed France's Covid-19 policies with French leaders in Paris.

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:20:18 +1300
Pacific 7s teams to feature in Olympic preparation tournament
Three Pacific Islands teams will feature in a sevens invitational tournament in Wellington next weekend which ramps up preparations towards the Tokyo Olympics.



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