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Mixed reactions to French PM’s announcements on New Caledonia
Analysis - Michel Barnier's announcements Tuesday on New Caledonia has triggered a series of mixed reactions across the French Pacific archipelago's political spectrum.
Updated at 12:00 pm on 3 October 2024
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A conservation treasure is threatened by Indonesian plans for food security
Military-led project also risks stirring resentment in the easternmost Papua region, researchers say.
Updated at 10:08 am on 3 October 2024
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Bougainville independence talks moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae in Port Moresby
Former New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae is in Port Moresby this week to meet with the Papua New Guinea Prime Minister and the Bougainville President.
Updated at 9:30 am on 3 October 2024
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'Widespread illegal logging': PNG leader's claim govt sustainably managing forests false, NGO says
"We sustainably manage our forests, land and sea, because our livelihood depends on them," Prime Minister James Marape told world leaders in New York less than a week ago.
Updated at 5:24 pm on 2 October 2024
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New Caledonia’s controversial constitutional reform will not go ahead: French PM
Michel Barnier also confirmed that the provincial elections, initially scheduled to take place in New Caledonia not later than mid-December 2024, will be postponed until late 2025.
Updated at 5:24 pm on 2 October 2024
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PNG govt told it must resolve land ownership issues on resource projects
The tribal violence emanating from resource projects won't end until the government steps in and resolves long standing legacy issues, a Papua New Guinea academic says.
Updated at 4:24 pm on 2 October 2024
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Bougainville chocolate festival puts the focus on cocoa production
The event, first held in 2019, aims to showcase Bougainville's cocoa production and to foster an interest in chocolate products.
Updated at 3:42 pm on 2 October 2024
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Northern Mariana Islands leaders concerned about China missile test in the Pacific Ocean
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands leaders are worried about China's recent missile test after a dummy warhead landed in the Pacific Ocean last week.
Updated at 3:10 pm on 2 October 2024
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Family experience leads to research on cardiovascular disease and wellbeing
A Samoan University of Auckland Masters student is looking to explore the relationship between cardiovascular disease and psychological wellbeing among Pasifika, particularly fathers.
Updated at 1:21 pm on 2 October 2024
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Pacific news in brief for 2 October
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a Tuvaluan politician attacking Australia's coal mine approvals as 'immoral'.
Updated at 1:10 pm on 2 October 2024
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Vanuatu teachers to get payments after multi-billion vatu agreement
Vanuatu's Council of Ministers has agreed for the government to settle teachers' pay claims at 4.2 billion vatu - around US$35 million.
Updated at 1:06 pm on 2 October 2024
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Kiribati boycott planned after presidential vote becomes a one horse race
The ruling Tokwaan Kiribati Party used its numbers in parliament to block any opposition candidates standing.
Updated at 11:30 am on 2 October 2024
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Solomon Islands opens embassy in United Arab Emirates
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the opening of the embassy "has built a bridge of friendship that shortens the distance between our two countries".
Updated at 11:03 am on 2 October 2024
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Military base on Guam: Japan wants to get on 'equal terms' with United States
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba reportedly wants a more "equal" alliance with the United States, and is seeking the presence of Japanese forces on Guam.
Updated at 5:42 pm on 1 October 2024
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UNGA wraps up with Pacific Islands leaders reinforcing message on climate action
Paific Island leaders have wrapped up the 79th Session of the UNGA reinforcing their message to global leaders that the world needs to act urgently to combat the climate crisis.
Updated at 5:16 pm on 1 October 2024
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Pacific news in brief for 1 October
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Tuvalu Language Week starting in Aotearoa this week.
Updated at 2:16 pm on 1 October 2024
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Former Fiji parliamentary official laments decline in the quality of debate
Former secretary general to parliament, Mary Chapman, who spent over 4 decades in the civil service wants "somebody to put their foot down" on MPs behaviour.
Updated at 12:17 pm on 1 October 2024
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Samoa in 'shock' after Manu Samoa head coach charged with multiple sexual offences
Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been charged with multiple serious offences, including unlawful sexual connection, attempted sexual violation, sexual conduct with a person under 16.
Updated at 11:14 am on 1 October 2024
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What does special autonomy really mean in PNG?
Special autonomy as a form of decentralisation is a popular idea in certain provinces of PNG. But in Bougainville and East New Britain the term has very different meanings, writes James Stiefvater.
Updated at 11:10 am on 1 October 2024
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More arrests in besieged New Caledonian pro-independence stronghold
Five individuals wanted by French authorities have surrendered in besieged New Caledonia's pro-independence stronghold of Saint Louis.
Updated at 11:10 am on 1 October 2024
