Pacific News Search
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Fiji cop charged with possessing illegal drugs
Fiji has been struggling to deal with drug use and supply in its country.
Updated at 7:13 am on 23 January 2025
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'De-colonising' aid the call from Fiji's Biman Prasad
Fiji's deputy prime minister says some of the most severely debt-stressed countries are the island states of the Pacific.
Updated at 5:51 am on 23 January 2025
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Return of Fiji's chief prosecutor delayed
The return of Fiji's chief prosecutor to his office has been delayed following new allegations.
Updated at 4:30 pm on 22 January 2025
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Focus on Tabuya will not deter women from entering politics - Fiji NGO
The Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes that the media attention on Lynda Tabuya will not deter women from entering politics.
Updated at 4:14 pm on 22 January 2025
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New Caledonia’s government portfolios announced
New Caledonia's government portfolios and their respective ministers have been announced 13 days after its President was elected.
Updated at 2:10 pm on 22 January 2025
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Claim the Kiribati Government ignores manifesto commitments
An opposition MP in Kiribati said the Budget did not include any funding for the commitments made in the president's manifesto.
Updated at 1:06 pm on 22 January 2025
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World sevens series heads to Perth this weekend
Fiji and New Zealand have named their teams for this weekend's Perth Sevens tournament.
Updated at 9:16 am on 22 January 2025
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Review: Tinā - A journey through grief, healing, and cultural unity
Review - The film Tinā takes you on an emotional ride through the life of Mareta Percival, played by Anapela Polataivao, writes Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai.
Updated at 6:50 am on 22 January 2025
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Cook Islands police struggle to fill 40 vacancies
Cook Islands Police is short by about 40 staff and low remuneration rates are making it difficult to drum up new recruits.
Updated at 6:48 am on 22 January 2025
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Tonga's king expected to appoint PM and new cabinet line-up
King Tupou VI is expected to officially appoint Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a month after he was elected.
Updated at 5:03 pm on 21 January 2025
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Samoa PM addresses parliament amid political turmoil
The first day of the first sitting of Samoa's parliament has ended with the PM saying if a vote of no confidence is tabled against her, she will advise the head of state to dissolve parliament.
Updated at 3:15 pm on 21 January 2025
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Economy fears in Northern Marianas
The administration of Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios is bracing itself for low tourism numbers this year.
Updated at 3:15 pm on 21 January 2025
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Pacific delegates 'look forward' to working with Trump
Delegates from the US-aligned Pacific have spoken about working with the new US president for their territories.
Updated at 1:49 pm on 21 January 2025
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Second air service in the wings for CNMI
A second inter-island airline is close to being set up in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Updated at 11:52 am on 21 January 2025
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Pacific news in brief for 21 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including landslips in PNG.
Updated at 10:47 am on 21 January 2025
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Vanuatu faces possible return to all-male parliament after snap election
Unofficial counting indicated most incumbent MPs have been reelected but with some high-profile departures.
Updated at 10:26 am on 21 January 2025
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Diaspora unite to pray for Samoa amid political turmoil
A prayer service was held in Auckland by various Samoan churches due to the political turmoil unfolding in Samoa.
Updated at 5:24 pm on 20 January 2025
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief
A round up of sports news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:01 pm on 20 January 2025
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Coalition talks underway in Vanuatu
Coalition talks are set to be complicated because in the last parliament at least two parties had MPs split across both the government and opposition benches.
Updated at 4:16 pm on 20 January 2025
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Tourism in the Cook Islands bounces back from Covid
Total visitor numbers in the Cook Islands in 2024 could rival the pre-pandemic high set in 2019.
Updated at 2:10 pm on 20 January 2025
