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Fiji chief justice overturns not guilty verdict in Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho case
The Fiji High Court has ruled that former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho are guilty of corruption.
Updated at 5:32 pm on 14 March 2024
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Fiji women's rights campaigner 'very happy' Sitiveni Rabuka is retaining Lynda Tabuya
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre boss Shamima Ali says the prime minister made the right call not letting go off his Women's Minister, who is in the middle of an alleged sex and drug scandal.
Updated at 3:30 pm on 14 March 2024
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Red Cross to aid Marshall Islands as drought sweeps across Micronesia
The drought situation is expanding across Micronesia, the US Drought Monitor said earlier this month.
Updated at 2:33 pm on 14 March 2024
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Warring tribes in Papua New Guinea agree to 'completely end killings'
The warring tribal groups in Papua New Guinea's Wapenamanda district in Enga Province have agreed to a "three-month unconditional ceasefire".
Updated at 1:27 pm on 14 March 2024
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'Need to break' cultural taboos for survivors of abuse in NZ state care
A new service for survivors of abuse in state care is aiming to break cultures of shame by providing people an outlet to share their stories.
Updated at 12:54 pm on 14 March 2024
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Palau lawmakers split on whether US should expand military presence on the island
Last month, the House of Delegates approved a joint resolution proposing the legislature support the establishment of a US military base, listing a number of flow-on benefits for locals.
Updated at 11:04 am on 14 March 2024
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Pacific news in brief for March 13
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 11:00 am on 14 March 2024
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Vanuatu constitutional amendment referendum queried
On 29 May, the people of Vanuatu will be asked to vote on a referendum that aims to overcome the country's persistent political instability.
Updated at 10:11 am on 14 March 2024
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Bougainville has first draft of new constitution
Two years after beginning consultations the Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission has released its first draft of a home grown constitution.
Updated at 3:36 pm on 13 March 2024
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Q&A: Fiji's new Great Council of Chiefs chairman on the needs of iTaukei people in a changing world
Ratu Viliame Seruvakula, a former high-ranking Republic of Fiji Military Forces officer, says the chiefs must remain apolitical and help unite Fiji as a multiracial and multicultural society.
Updated at 3:33 pm on 13 March 2024
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Women make up just 6% of candidates for Solomon Islands election
Of the 334 candidates running in the Solomon Islands national election on 17 April, just 21 are females, which is down by five from the previous election in 2019.
Updated at 2:55 pm on 13 March 2024
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Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles outbreak - WHO
Surveillance and better vaccine coverage is needed to prevent another measles outbreak in the Pacific, the World Health Organisation's Western Pacific regional director says.
Updated at 12:35 pm on 13 March 2024
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Siromi Turaga says allegations 'baseless and misleading'
The Attorney-General of Fiji has slammed the Fiji Sun newspaper for publishing a front page story about him without being "given enough time to respond to the allegations".
Updated at 11:31 am on 13 March 2024
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Samoa government to review $8 million energy project after losses
A multimillion-dollar biomass project, intended to generate electricity for the Samoa national grid, is under review after it incurred more loss than profit.
Updated at 11:23 am on 13 March 2024
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'Realities of climate change': FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
President Wesley Simina has also issued several orders, including the set-up of a task force to develop and implement immediate relief efforts, and monitor vulnerable populations.
Updated at 10:49 am on 13 March 2024
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Complaint about Fiji’s justice minister being investigated, police says
A complaint has been filed against Fiji's chief law officer in relation to his handling of a divorce case two years ago, police have confirmed.
Updated at 9:51 pm on 12 March 2024
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'I want to apologise': Peace talks in Papua New Guinea between warring tribes
A ceasefire is expected on the battle fields of Wapenamanda in Enga Province in Papua New Guinea after three years of tribal violence.
Updated at 6:04 pm on 12 March 2024
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Pacific news in brief for March 12
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:22 pm on 12 March 2024
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Osea Kolinisau back home to steer Fiji Sevens to win Olympic gold
New Fiji men's sevens team coach Osea Kolinisau touched down in Nadi on Monday morning and met with current squad members as he begins mapping out the defense of the Olympic Games sevens gold medal.
Updated at 2:20 pm on 12 March 2024
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Solomon Islands election 2024: Final candidates list out this week
The draws are being done for all ballot papers for elections of members to the national parliament, provincial assemblies and the Honiara City Council on 17 April.
Updated at 1:07 pm on 12 March 2024
