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Wed, 04 May 2022 20:34:34 +1200
Solomon Islands Prime Minister ups ante in criticism of Australia while praising China during tirade in parliament
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has launched a tirade in parliament, suggesting Australia is trying to undermine his government and criticising the Western response to Russia's invasion.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:55:04 +1200
'Humbling' response to Fa'afafine exhibition at Venice Biennale
Alluring images and real-life stories of Sāmoa's Fa'afafine community have been described as 'powerful' at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art and cultural exhibitions in the world.

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:13:47 +1200
Solomons tuna plant could establish thousands of new jobs
Solomon Islands and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are to work together to develop a world class tuna processing plant in Malaita Province that could create employment opportunities for more than 5,500 people.

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:27:24 +1200
Pacific leaders ignored by the international community, says Tong
Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati Anote Tong, who believes the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the region.

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:24:05 +1200
Covid-19 reveals gaps in Kiribati's health care system
A nationwide project is underway in Kiribati to address gaps in the country's health care system.

Wed, 04 May 2022 17:32:19 +1200
Samoan church officially dedicated after years of delays
Samoa's newest church Jesus Christ, Worship Center Christian Churches Worldwide was officially dedicated on Saturday.

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:53:48 +1200
Pacific news in brief
Pacific Islands Forum tells UN about critical role of the Convention of the Law of the Sea, US inviting Pacific leaders to Washington, Vanuatu union demands teachers be reinstated

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:09:27 +1200
Call to help Pacific deal with corruption and money laundering
A law professor who has focused on rooting out corruption says countries like New Zealand need to do more to help the Pacific cope with corruption and money laundering.

Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:14 +1200
Human Rights group slams Fijian police after the arrest of US man
A human rights group has criticised the actions of Fijian police saying officers breached the basic rights of a man they recently arrested.

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:09:27 +1200
Fiji elections: Time to vote out FijiFirst says Rabuka
Fiji's first coup leader and former prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka says it's time to vote Frank Bainimarama's FijiFirst Party out of government.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:39:03 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa records three more Covid deaths; BA.2 variant detected in American Samoa; US govt gives Samoa over 40,000 Pfizer vaccines; PNG police bring in armoured vehicles to use in the Highlands, and more.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:15:00 +1200
Samoa to reopen borders from August
Samoa will reopen its borders to international travellers from August.

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:18:37 +1200
Marshalls launches big child health intervention
The Marshall Islands is rolling out a major intervention in an attempt to help parents improve the health of their young children. A high-rate of malnutrition and growth stunting among children has been a concern for many years

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:13:29 +1200
Free press essential to democracy says Pacific media watchdog
The Pacific Freedom Forum says World Press Freedom Day is a significant milestone for Pacific region media.

Mon, 02 May 2022 16:38:02 +1200
Former Tonga PM dumped from parliament for election bribery
Two Tongan MPs, one the former prime minister and the other a serving cabinet minister, have lost their seats in Parliament.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:27:26 +1200
Pacific News in Brief - Monday 2nd May
Samoa's deputy PM lodges complaints against HRPP members; Cook Islands PM endorses development project; Former AG suing Samoa's PM, and more.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:31:45 +1200
Fiji's refusal to pay its dues to USP does not help anybody
The head of a regional university believes the Fijian government's refusal to meet its financial obligations to the institution is not helping anybody.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:39:55 +1200
US elementary school raises over $3,000 for Tonga recovery
When a group of students at Skagit Adventist Academy in Burlington, Washington state, saw images of destroyed villages and ash-covered palm trees in Tonga, it struck a chord.



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