Pacific News Search
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'We trust in the govt of Japan' says FSM President on Pacific nuclear waste dump
Micronesia is not 'fearful or concerned' about Japan's nuclear wastewater release into the Pacific.
Updated at 9:27 am on 7 February 2023
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Pacific news in brief for February 2
Health crisis follows flooding; new local elections in Fiji; and high inflation rates in American Samoa
Updated at 8:24 pm on 3 February 2023
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US re-opens embassy in Solomon Islands
The United States has re-opened its embassy in Solomon Islands - almost three decades after downgrading its diplomatic presence in Honiara.
Updated at 8:24 pm on 3 February 2023
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Aust minister warns of potential 'catastrophic conflict' in Indo-Pacific
Australia's foreign affairs minister says the Indo-Pacific region has become more dangerous and volatile.
Updated at 1:36 pm on 3 February 2023
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New deal could see more Oceania football teams play Asian sides
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have signed an agreement they say will see more matches between the two continents.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 3 February 2023
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Workers prepare to head overseas after Samoa lifts RSE suspension
Samoa's Cabinet is set to resume sending off workers to the Recognised Seasonal Employment (RSE) scheme, which was suspended for all of January.
Updated at 1:10 pm on 3 February 2023
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Ex-elections boss being probed by Fiji anti-corruption agency
Fiji's former elections supervisor Mohammed Saneem is under investigation by the anti-corruption agency for alleged abuse of office and has been stopped from fleeing the country.
Updated at 12:36 pm on 3 February 2023
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Pacific news in brief for February 3
Aiyaz trying to return to law; Fiji's no job policy to finally end; and journalist honoured for bravery
Updated at 11:00 am on 3 February 2023
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New Zealand PM to look into Pacific overstayer petition
New Zealand's new Prime Minister has agreed to look at an overstayer petition that was launched by Pacific community leaders almost three years ago.
Updated at 8:41 am on 3 February 2023
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Vern Cotter stands down as Fiji rugby coach
Vern Cotter has resigned as Fiji head coach seven months before the men's Rugby World Cup.
Updated at 8:04 am on 3 February 2023
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Sports news in brief for February 2
Try-outs for PNG league and hockey players; Lewas in training for Cup; and PacGames' Solo's long-haul trip
Updated at 3:13 pm on 2 February 2023
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Stall on Samoan seasonal worker scheme ' a huge letdown'
Samoa's temporary ban on participating in seasonal worker schemes has impacted many workers hoping to go overseas.
Updated at 1:33 pm on 2 February 2023
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Fiji PM confirms Election chief's resignation
Fiji's suspended Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has resigned.
Updated at 11:18 am on 2 February 2023
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Broadcaster sacks CEO, calls for probe into grants
The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) board has sacked its chief executive officer and called for an investigation into the company's spending of government grants totalling over $FJ93 million since 2008.
Updated at 10:56 am on 2 February 2023
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Cook Islands looks into producing medicinal cannabis itself
The Cook Islands could start growing its own cannabis following the country voting in favour of it being allowed for medicinal use.
Updated at 10:36 am on 2 February 2023
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'Agriculture used to be the backbone of Samoa's economy' says Farmers Association
The Samoa Farmers Association is concerned with the decline in the country's agriculture sector outlined in a new government report.
Updated at 8:52 am on 2 February 2023
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Analysis: Professor says role of Fijian military remains unclear
A professor in comparative politics says the Fiji constitution needs to clear up the role of the military.
Updated at 8:11 am on 2 February 2023
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Rabuka confirms national economic summit
Fiji's prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed the government is set to hold a national economic summit in April.
Updated at 8:11 am on 2 February 2023
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Pacific news in brief for February 1
PNG police mediate between two warring tribes; New Caledonia police investigate discovery of a human jaw on a beach, and more.
Updated at 8:11 am on 2 February 2023
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Underwater volcano in Vanuatu erupts
An active underwater volcano has erupted in Vanuatu, shooting plumes of ash into the sky.
Updated at 8:11 am on 2 February 2023
