Pacific News Search
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Pacific news and sports in brief for July 19
A round up of the latest news and sports from around the region.
Updated at 5:16 pm on 19 July 2023
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Bougainville eruption: crops, rivers affected by ash
The Mt Bagana eruption in Bougainville is starting to affect crops and there are fears it could impact sources of drinking water.
Updated at 2:27 pm on 19 July 2023
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Samoa prisons could use drones to monitor inmates
An investigation by Samoa's Ombudsman Office into a prisoner's death has found there are not enough correction officers to man labour zones, and has called for the use of drones to monitor prisoners.
Updated at 2:19 pm on 19 July 2023
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Trio with Pacific roots aiming for Women's World Cup glory
Three players at the Women's World Cup have Pacific heritage and can act as role models to female players around the region.
Updated at 12:29 pm on 19 July 2023
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Pacific lifters' gold success at Commonwealth champs
Regional weightlifters showed that they are coming into form for the upcoming Pacific Games in Solomon Islands with success at the weekend's Commonwealth Championships in India.
Updated at 7:00 am on 19 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 18
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:48 pm on 18 July 2023
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NZ govt says it 'honoured commitments' to Solomon Islands, rejects Sogavare's claims
The New Zealand government has rejected claims by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare that it has withheld financial support promised to the country.
Updated at 5:30 pm on 18 July 2023
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Bougainvilleans urged to evacuate after eruption at Mt Bagana
The government in Papua New Guinea's autonomous Bougainville region has issued a stage three alert seven days after Mt Bagana began a mild eruption.
Updated at 5:30 pm on 18 July 2023
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Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival kicks off in Vanuatu tomorrow
The 2023 Melanesia Arts and Culture Festival kicks off in Port Vila on Wednesday with the theme of 'Rebuilding our Melanesia for our future'.
Updated at 11:57 am on 18 July 2023
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Pacific churches reiterate support for West Papua MSG membership bid
The Pacific Conference of Churches continues to pledge its commitment to advocate for the United Liberation Movement of West Papua to become a full member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Updated at 11:48 am on 18 July 2023
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French President to make historic visit to Vanuatu, PNG
French President Emmanuel Macron is to make an first official visit to Papua New Guinea next Friday as part of a short Pacific trip.
Updated at 9:40 am on 18 July 2023
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Fiji coach says team selection for Tonga Test will be a headache
Selecting his team to face Tonga this Saturday is going to be a headache for Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui.
Updated at 6:32 am on 18 July 2023
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Yumi Smat the way to go
On the outskirts of Port Vila, Vanuatu about 15 minutes drive away from the busy town center lives 27-year-old Tamanu Kaberi with her four children and husband.
Updated at 4:12 pm on 17 July 2023
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Trial begins for ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama and suspended police chief
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and the suspended police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho are back in court today for the start of their corruption trial.
Updated at 3:44 pm on 17 July 2023
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Data constraints could be skewing Pacific remittance figures
Pacific nations could be under-reporting the amount of remittances entering their countries due to data constraints, according to a new study.
Updated at 3:38 pm on 17 July 2023
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Sports news in brief for July 17
Round-up of sports news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 1:33 pm on 17 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 17
A round-up of latest news in brief from around the region from Tonga, Frecnh Polynesia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands
Updated at 1:20 pm on 17 July 2023
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Pacific news and sports in brief for July 14
A round-up of news and sports is brief from around the region.
Updated at 12:38 pm on 17 July 2023
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Facts are up against fear ahead of Fukushima water release into the Pacific
Locals struggle to believe the plant's treated radioactive water is safe to pump into the Pacific Ocean.
Updated at 8:00 pm on 14 July 2023
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Tonga defeats Australia A to start their pre-World Cup build up
The 'Ikale Tahi kicked off their pre-Rugby World Cup preparations on a high note after they defeated Australia A, 27-21, at Te'ufaiva Park in Nuku'alofa on Friday.
Updated at 6:09 pm on 14 July 2023
