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Pacific news in brief for September 22
Samoa ditches mandatory testing Travellers to Samoa no longer face mandatory Covid testing and other health restrictions. The Samoa Observer reports Acting Prime Minister, Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, said Cabinet decided...
Updated at 4:39 pm on 22 September 2022
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Fiji hosts multi-national military exercises
Mortar demonstrations involving military forces from five nations have taken place in Fiji.
Updated at 12:07 pm on 22 September 2022
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PNG court receives 84 election petitions, more expected
In Papua New Guinea, the National Court and Supreme Court registrar, Ivan Augerea, says the courts have 84 election petitions to deal with, as of Tuesday.
Updated at 11:01 am on 22 September 2022
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Marshalls leader's stark warning to world on rising sea levels
The Marshall Islands president has warned that if the world does not act to save Pacific nations from rising sea levels then "there is really no United Nations at all."
Updated at 9:21 am on 22 September 2022
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Fijiana confident of World Cup success as 32-strong squad named
The head coach of the Fijiana 15s has named a 32-member squad for the Rugby World Cup which begins in New Zealand next month.
Updated at 8:24 am on 22 September 2022
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New scheme will boost preparations for 2023 Pacific Games
A scheme to appoint 24 sports development officers in Solomon Islands has been launched to improve preparations for the 2023 Pacific Games.
Updated at 7:43 am on 22 September 2022
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Telikom says cable repair could take up to two months
Papua New Guinea telecommunications provider, Telikom Ltd, has advised customers in a large part of the country, that its submarine cable suffered multiple damage during last week's earthquake.
Updated at 4:10 pm on 21 September 2022
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PNG diplomat fired after serious assault
A Papua New Guinea diplomat has been sacked after he assaulted his wife in a restaurant in Taiwan.
Updated at 3:56 pm on 21 September 2022
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New Zealand re-opens Pacific registration scheme
New Zealand Minister of Immigration Michael Wood has announced the re-opening of visa registrations from the Pacific.
Updated at 3:30 pm on 21 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 21
Two die in crash in Tonga while three are in hospital, PNG's vow on sorcery killings, and defective Vanuatu ship grounded
Updated at 3:13 pm on 21 September 2022
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Kiribati opposition plans vote of no confidence against govt
The Kiribati opposition is planning to take its concerns over the actions of the government directly to the people.
Updated at 3:07 pm on 21 September 2022
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Pacific sport news in brief
Fijiana ready for strong foes, Fiji stars set to miss World Cup, and Warriors half-back could play for Samoa
Updated at 2:10 pm on 21 September 2022
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Bainimarama's party files complaints against election rivals
The ruling party in Fiji has filed complaints against its major political rivals for alleged breaches to the electoral laws.
Updated at 1:31 pm on 21 September 2022
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Huge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric wave
A scientific silver lining has emerged from the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in January.
Updated at 12:30 pm on 21 September 2022
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Can anyone stop free-scoring Junior All Whites?
As the final four teams involved in the Oceania Under-19 football championships gear up for the semi-finals, the question is whether any side can stop New Zealand.
Updated at 11:26 am on 21 September 2022
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Koreans flocking to Northern Marianas as tourism returns
The Northern Mariana Islands had a surge of visitors last month as the lifting of pandemic restrictions has led to more international flights.
Updated at 10:38 am on 21 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 20
Samoa committee urged to revisit suspension process, Tahiti budget criticised, and job numbers in Samoa keep declining
Updated at 9:19 am on 21 September 2022
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Three former key Tapura members ponder founding new party in Tahiti
Three senior members of French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira party, who resigned last week, say they may form a new party.
Updated at 3:02 pm on 20 September 2022
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PNG Ports CEO killed in Highlands fight
PNG Ports Chief Executive Officer Fego Kiniafa has been killed in Goroka of Eastern Highlands Province.
Updated at 2:58 pm on 20 September 2022
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Former Cooks rugby star gets environmental award
Former Cook Islands rugby star has received an environmental award.
Updated at 2:44 pm on 20 September 2022
