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Pacific news in brief for September 5
Shipping costs hitting French Polynesia, Marianas sinkhole was ex-War storage tank, and Samoan official found guilty by court
Updated at 10:26 am on 5 September 2022
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Six Indonesian soldiers suspected of killing four Papuans
Authorities have arrested six Indonesian soldiers suspected of being involved in the killing and mutilation of four Indigenous Papuans in Indonesia's West Papua province.
Updated at 9:41 am on 5 September 2022
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Pacific leaders heading to Washington for summit with Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden will host leaders of Pacific Island nations in Washington later this month.
Updated at 8:03 am on 5 September 2022
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Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant as ban begins
Hawaii's only coal-fired power plant has burned its last after it closed down last week.
Updated at 7:55 am on 5 September 2022
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Tongan police alarmed as road toll rises
A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police.
Updated at 7:33 am on 5 September 2022
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Tongan police alarmed as road toll rises
A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police.
Updated at 7:21 am on 5 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 4
Tongan language app launched to celebrate Tonga language week; French Polynesia records more Covid-19 cases, and more.
Updated at 7:17 am on 5 September 2022
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Uluomato'otua Aiono - from the factory floor to the NZ Business Hall of Fame
Respected Samoan businessman Uluoma'tootua Saulaulu Aiono has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Updated at 6:55 am on 5 September 2022
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US extradites naturalised Marshallese citizens in alleged bribery scheme
Two naturalised Marshallese citizens have been indicted by the US Department of Justice on bribery charges.
Updated at 6:30 am on 5 September 2022
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Governor-General to visit Samoa for independence celebrations
The Governor-General will visit Samoa today in celebration of their 60th year of independence.
Updated at 1:03 pm on 4 September 2022
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Vanuatu court will rule on urgent constitutional application this week
The Vanuatu Supreme Court will deliver its verdict this week on an urgent constitutional application before the court.
Updated at 10:53 am on 3 September 2022
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Reimagining Pacific tourism by thinking locally
Analysis - the pandemic brought tourism to a standstill. Now, over two years how is the industry in the Pacific dealing with the return of travellers?
Updated at 12:30 pm on 2 September 2022
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Pacific sport news in brief
Cricket PNG seeks new coach; academy launched for West Papua football talent; and French Polynesia prepares for Pacific Games
Updated at 12:04 pm on 2 September 2022
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Fiji government passes controversial electoral bill
Fiji's contentious Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Parliament on Thursday.
Updated at 12:02 pm on 2 September 2022
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West Papuans jailed for raising banned Morning Star flag
In West Papua, seven people have been found guilty of treason after raising the banned Morning Star flag.
Updated at 10:45 am on 2 September 2022
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Top soccer prospect with the famous dad opts for Samoa
The son of legendary Australian footballer Tim Cahill has been called up for Samoa for the forthcoming Oceania Under-19 championships.
Updated at 9:55 am on 2 September 2022
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Niue govt fears breach of covid border rules spreading the virus
The Niue government has linked the current Covid-19 outbreak to a possible breach of border requirements.
Updated at 9:28 am on 2 September 2022
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Samoa island aims to be a model for eradicating rats
Efforts are being made to turn one of Samoa's islands into one of the first inhabited rat-free islands in the Pacific.
Updated at 8:48 am on 2 September 2022
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Vanuatu politicians in court Friday over dissolution push
Preparations are underway for a hearing in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu following an application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament.
Updated at 4:41 pm on 1 September 2022
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Police don't have enough staff for money laundering cases
Papua New Guinea Police admit they lack the manpower to work on 5000 money laundering cases recorded by the Bank of PNG.
Updated at 1:49 pm on 1 September 2022
