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Road projects in PNG will improve access to towns, markets and schools
New roading projects in rural Papua New Guinea will boost market access for farmers.
Updated at 8:40 am on 16 September 2022
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Disaster management a priority, Fiji minister tells summit
Fiji Cabinet Minister Inia Seruiratu says disaster management will remain a priority for the region "in the decades to come."
Updated at 7:35 am on 16 September 2022
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Kiribati Government hits out again at judiciary
The Government of Kiribati says it will soon have an acting chief justice in place, following the suspension of Chief Justice Bill Hastings.
Updated at 7:10 am on 16 September 2022
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Sport news in brief
PNG's young footballers prevented from playing, Cooks' first-ever competitive win at U-19s, and trio of brothers star for Solomons
Updated at 12:09 pm on 15 September 2022
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Fiji rights campaigner receives anniversary medal from Vanuatu
Fiji's long-standing advocate for women's rights said being recognised by the Government of Vanuatu for her service is an honour.
Updated at 11:10 am on 15 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 15
Conference of Leaders starts, American Samoa ends covid testing, and Marape misses PNG's big day
Updated at 9:20 am on 15 September 2022
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Reports say death toll has risen to 10 after PNG quake
Media in Papua New Guinea are reporting as many as 10 people have now died following the weekend earthquake.
Updated at 8:02 am on 15 September 2022
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Organisers happy with Honiara's Pacific Games preparations
Solomon Islands is on track to host the 2023 Pacific Games, say visiting organisers.
Updated at 3:42 pm on 14 September 2022
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Anti-independence groups say referendum delay is not an option
Anti-independence groups in New Caledonia say the date of the referendum on a new statute for the territory "is not an option but an engagement".
Updated at 2:29 pm on 14 September 2022
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Samoan university posts near $5m tala loss
The National University of Samoa recorded a loss of $4.72 million tala - about $US1.6 million - in the financial year to June 2021.
Updated at 1:34 pm on 14 September 2022
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Pacific news and sport in brief for September 14
Government cars being held in Vanuatu, visa system causes confusion among Samoans, and PNG MP dies
Updated at 10:49 am on 14 September 2022
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Rescuers in PNG run airlifts to remote areas following quake
Volunteer rescuers in Papua New Guinea have run numerous airlifts to remote areas, trying to reach those still stranded two days after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
Updated at 9:53 am on 14 September 2022
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Motion of no confidence over Kiribati's treatment of judges
The Kiribati opposition is planning to bring a motion of no confidence in the Government of President Taneti Maamau.
Updated at 9:53 am on 14 September 2022
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New overseas minister told by French president to 'find a solution'
France's new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean Francois Carenco was told to 'find a Solution' to the impasse in New Caledonia.
Updated at 8:51 am on 14 September 2022
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HRPP opposition MPs in Samoa reinstated to Parliament
The suspended Samoan opposition leader and his party secretary have been reinstated to Parliament.
Updated at 8:51 am on 14 September 2022
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Pacific news, sport in brief for September 13
Fijian MP found guilty, voting begins in American Samoa, and Aircalin back in the air
Updated at 1:48 pm on 13 September 2022
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At least seven dead as PNG rural areas suffer most from earthquake
Isolated rural areas of Papua New Guinea have been hit hardest by the a 7.6 magnitude earthquake.
Updated at 1:37 pm on 13 September 2022
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Dialogue begins to get Kiribati back into Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum has started a diplomatic dialogue with Kiribati, in the hope of persuading it to return to the fold.
Updated at 12:41 pm on 13 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 12
Dumping of mining waste in Bismarck sea would be a threat to PNG coastal communities; France's junior Overseas Minister visits New Caledonia; New Caledonia's Customary Senate elects new President, and more
Updated at 11:15 am on 13 September 2022
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France defers referendum on new statute for New Caledonia
Plans to hold a referendum in New Caledonia next year on a new statute for the territory are being deferred.
Updated at 9:41 am on 13 September 2022
