Pacific News Search
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Pacific news in brief for October 25
A round up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 1:36 pm on 25 October 2023
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Churches to receive money from PNG state companies
The government of Papua New Guinea is committing to pay ten percent of the earnings from two major state companies to the churches of PNG.
Updated at 1:05 pm on 25 October 2023
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Fiji govt acknowledges military commander's concerns with attorney-general appointment
A move by Fiji PM to reorganise his cabinet has resulted in the Fiji Military Forces Commander raising concerns about breaches to the country's constitution.
Updated at 1:02 pm on 25 October 2023
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Tropical Cyclone Lola: Vanuatu on high alert as storm makes landfall on northern island
Tropical cyclone Lola has cut off communications with the Penama province since last night as it makes landfall on the northern islands, says Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.
Updated at 11:49 am on 25 October 2023
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Hungary's president visits Papua New Guinea
The President of Hungary Katalin Novak will arrive in Port Moresby for a State visit on Wednesday.
Updated at 9:42 am on 25 October 2023
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Cyclone Lola wind gusts of up to 320km/h: Red Cross fears 'major, major damages'
Red Cross Vanuatu is concerned it does not have enough relief to support people through the category 5 Cyclone Lola which is moving through Northern Vanuatu.
Updated at 5:45 pm on 24 October 2023
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American Samoa awaits outcome of Atoa o Samoa meeting
The American Samoa Governor's office says it is still awaiting feedback on the outcomes of the Fourth Atoa o Samoa Executive Meeting from the Samoan government.
Updated at 3:51 pm on 24 October 2023
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Fiji PM's fossil fuel comments 'harmful and destructive', climate network says
Pacific climate network, representing communities deeply impacted by the climate crisis, are disappointed with the recent remarks made by the Fiji PM regarding the fossil fuel industry.
Updated at 2:12 pm on 24 October 2023
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Pacific news in brief for October 24
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 2:03 pm on 24 October 2023
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Sports news in brief for October 24
Pacific sports news in brief from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tonga and more
Updated at 2:03 pm on 24 October 2023
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Tropical Cyclone Lola develops into category 5 super storm
Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office said red alerts had been issued for two more provinces as the category 5 cyclone approaches the eastern islands.
Updated at 12:27 pm on 24 October 2023
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Pacific MPs in short supply for this government
Political representation from the Pasifika community has been lost in an ocean of white faces and blue suits. Does it matter?
Updated at 7:18 am on 24 October 2023
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Cook Islands MP-elect has eye on Pacific peoples portfolio
The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand's National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio.
Updated at 5:38 am on 24 October 2023
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Severe tropical Cyclone Lola upgraded to Category 3
Cyclone Lola is heading towards northern Vanuatu and is expected to hit the second largest city Luganvile at midday Tuesday as heavy rain and gale force winds descend across the region.
Updated at 10:01 pm on 23 October 2023
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Advocates raise concerns over wildlife trade in Solomon Islands
Environmental advocates from the Solomon Islands are concerned wildlife trade is destroying the country's unique ecosystem.
Updated at 6:07 pm on 23 October 2023
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Pacific news in brief for October 23
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 6:06 pm on 23 October 2023
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Port Moresby to host world indigenous business forum
500 indigenous Papua New Guinea businesses will be in the spotlight this week, with the country hosting this year's World Indigenous Business Forum in Port Moresby.
Updated at 1:35 pm on 23 October 2023
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Category 2 cyclone Lola: Warnings in Vanuatu
A tropical cyclone warning is in place for Vanuatu's Torba and Senama, with tropical cyclone Lola a category 2 storm as of Monday morning.
Updated at 11:59 am on 23 October 2023
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PNG's population growth to present challenges
Papua New Guinea's soaring population is projected to reached 21 million people by 2050 based on figures made available by the United Nations Population Fund.
Updated at 10:53 am on 23 October 2023
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Tropical Cyclone Lola forms north of Vanuatu - MetService
A tropical cyclone has formed over the Santa Cruz islands, north of Vanuatu, MetService reports.
Updated at 7:49 pm on 22 October 2023
