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PNG leader James Marape calls for strong parliamentary support to pass major reforms
He said the government is planning reforms in Public Service, the Provincial and Local Level Government system, the Law and Justice Sector, and in the country's resource laws.
Updated at 11:03 am on 21 November 2024
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Rio Tinto announces MOU to address Panguna mine legacy issues
In a statement Rio Tinto, which has never committed to paying for the damage caused by the mine, said the MOU will include setting up a remedy mechanism.
Updated at 7:06 am on 21 November 2024
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Pacific Island nations need ‘substantial finance’ to combat climate change - Baron Waqa
The former Nauru president also said the Pacific is at the forefront of the climate crisis, and "For this reason, our leaders welcome the opportunity to co-host a Pacific COP31 in Australia."
Updated at 7:04 am on 21 November 2024
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Norfolk Island official resigns in protest at Canberra governance decision
Norfolk was absorbed directly into the country's local government system nearly eight years ago.
Updated at 6:27 am on 21 November 2024
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'685's to the world:' Restoring Citizenship Bill passes with unanimous support
The Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.
Updated at 6:12 pm on 20 November 2024
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Pasifika worse off in several of the latest New Zealand health statistics
The latest New Zealand health survey shows Pasifika are worse off, percentage wise, than the average population in numerous areas.
Updated at 4:59 pm on 20 November 2024
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Polls open in American Samoa runoff election
The vote today is between the two sides that received the most votes in the gubernatorial race on 5 November.
Updated at 10:59 am on 20 November 2024
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CNMI tennis team set to take on first Davis Cup
A total of 15 teams will play for two slots up for grabs for promotion to Asia/Oceania Group 3.
Updated at 10:55 am on 20 November 2024
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Third reading of Samoa Citizenship Bill in New Zealand Parliament today
Explainer - New Zealand's Parliament will, on Wednesday, hear the third and final reading of a bill that will, if passed, restore a pathway for citizenship to a group of Samoans stripped of it decades ago.
Updated at 10:08 am on 20 November 2024
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Non-profit wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting in Fiji
The Pew Charitable Trusts wants to see action on electronic monitoring at Pacific Tuna Commission meeting in Fiji.
Updated at 9:56 am on 20 November 2024
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Grave concerns for Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme
Dramatic decline in uptake for the PALM scheme just the tip of the iceberg.
Updated at 9:56 am on 20 November 2024
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Cook Islands PM 'not surprised' at Treaty Principles Bill opposition
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is not surprised at the swell of opposition against the Treaty Principles Bill in Aotearoa.
Updated at 6:03 am on 20 November 2024
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COP29: Pacific negotiators frustrated by 'slow process' of climate talks
Pacific climate leaders are frustrated by the sluggish rate of progress made during the first week of the UN climate meeting.
Updated at 3:42 pm on 19 November 2024
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Vanuatu's first international maritime graduate wants more women in the industry
"If you want something in life you have to go after it" World Maritime University graduate wants more women in maritime.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 19 November 2024
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Pacific news in brief for 19 November
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a plastics pilot project in Fiji.
Updated at 11:37 am on 19 November 2024
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Snap election looms in Vanuatu
The president of the Republic of Vanuatu has dissolved parliament, triggering a snap-election.
Updated at 11:35 am on 19 November 2024
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Fijian-American woman aims for the stars
Neharika Gambhir is originally from Suva and is now based in Washington DC, where she joined the all-female crew of the Analog Expedition 92.
Updated at 7:50 am on 19 November 2024
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CNMI bans Hawaiian live poultry and hatching egg imports after bird flu detection on O'ahu
The CNMI has temporarily banned live poultry and hatching egg imports from Hawai'i.
Updated at 7:15 am on 19 November 2024
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Football: Samoa’s defensive pattern holds All Whites to 8-0 scoreline
Samoa played defensively according to their game plan, as they worked on restricting New Zealand from scoring more than 10 goals, in a game the All Whites won 8-0 at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland on Monday night.
Updated at 11:26 pm on 18 November 2024
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Football: Tahiti claim Oceania Qualifiers semi-final spot with 2-0 win
Needing just a draw, Tahiti piled the pressure on a Vanuatu side that could not find a way through.
Updated at 8:55 pm on 18 November 2024
