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Pacific news in brief for July 11
The latest news in brief from around the Pacific.
Updated at 2:53 pm on 11 July 2023
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PNG govt wants mandatory IDs 'to prevent lawlessness' in cities
The Papua New Guinea Government has announced plans to make identification cards mandatory for residents in major urban areas.
Updated at 2:35 pm on 11 July 2023
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Fijian tourism 'experiencing positive trends'
Fiji continues to grow its appeal as Australians' holiday destination of choice, despite reports of Aussie travellers finding it difficult to travel abroad.
Updated at 1:51 pm on 11 July 2023
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UN nuclear watchdog boss defends position on Japan's wastewater dump
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has hit back at suggestions its standards are outdated.
Updated at 10:36 am on 11 July 2023
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Umaga takes on the challenge of Moana Pasifika
After being announced as the team's new head coach, Tana Umaga paid tribute to outgoing Aaron Mauger - who mapped-out the development of an entirely new team and uncovered unknown gems.
Updated at 9:23 pm on 10 July 2023
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Jokowi PNG visit strengthens ties but sidelines West Papua concerns
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia say the economic and social ties between them are closer than ever.
Updated at 5:56 pm on 10 July 2023
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Pacific Sports Briefs on Monday 10 July 2023
Round-up of sports news from around the region including rugby, scocer and tennis
Updated at 4:52 pm on 10 July 2023
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News stories in brief from around the Pacific on 10 July 2023
Round-up of Pacific news in brief from around the region including Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency using satellite to track illegal fishing
Updated at 1:04 pm on 10 July 2023
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New Zealand help to nurture Kiribati language
Kiribati communities are celebrating Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week.
Updated at 12:22 pm on 10 July 2023
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Marshall Islands honoured for ‘water for all’ accomplishment
The Marshall Islands is only the second country in the world to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of "clean water for all."
Updated at 12:03 pm on 10 July 2023
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Solomons leader in Beijing
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has arrived in China for his first visit since striking a security deal with Beijing.
Updated at 11:04 am on 10 July 2023
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Fukushima: IAEA to present report on wastewater dump to NZ and Rarotonga
The United Nations' nuclear watchdog is travelling to New Zealand and Rarotonga to present its report on the Safety Review of the ALPS-treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
Updated at 11:04 am on 10 July 2023
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Youth development is secret of success for Vanuatu beach volleyball
Vanuatu continues to be the Pacific's leading beach volleyball nation because of its community-based programmes that promote the sport to the young.
Updated at 7:54 am on 8 July 2023
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UN shipping agency endorses plan to keep 1.5 degrees within reach after ‘relentless lobbying by Pacific’
Pacific islands "relentless" efforts at UN's specialist body on shipping has led to adoption of a new emissions reductions strategy to align the maritime transportation sector to the Paris Agreement 1.5 degrees goal.
Updated at 6:53 am on 8 July 2023
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PIF panelist hits back at IAEA 'Fukushima is safe' decision
A Pacific Islands Forum expert panellist has criticised the UN's atomic energy agency for "ignoring one of its own fundamental principles", in its report on the upcoming dump of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Updated at 2:42 pm on 7 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 7
Guam - corruption charges Seven officials in Guam have been indicted on corruption charges. The Guam Daily Post reports they include two Cabinet ministers and two mayors. They are being...
Updated at 1:29 pm on 7 July 2023
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Pacific nations keep fossil-free shipping goal alive in London
Pacific nations' push for the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to align the sea transportation sector to the Paris Agreement goal and keep 1.5 degrees alive is a step closer, but only just.
Updated at 10:41 am on 7 July 2023
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Cook Islands' women footballers looking for final hurrah
The Cooks Islands women's footballers hope to complete their fairytale run in the Oceania U-19 championships with a win over Samoa at the weekend.
Updated at 7:38 am on 7 July 2023
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Pacific countries vie for 5-a-side Hockey World Cup spots
Five Pacific countries have the chance to win spots at the inaugaural Hockey5s World Cup in Oman in January 2024.
Updated at 1:05 pm on 6 July 2023
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Jakarta to sponsor 2000 PNG students to attend university in Indonesia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo met with his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape in Port Moresby on Wednesday.
Updated at 1:05 pm on 6 July 2023
