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French Pacific news in brief
8 Mar 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the French Pacific region, including violence in Noumea.
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American Samoa first quarter budget deficit at $9.4m
The acting governor has ordered measures to cut costs, including a freeze on hiring for new or vacant positions, suspension of overtime, and a ban on travel paid with local funds.
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France promises more help to New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry
8 Mar 2024The French government has agreed to dig into its coffers and help rescue New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry. But the aid is tied to a stringent reform "pact".
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Forex shortage remains the problem for PNG's Puma Energy
7 Mar 2024The Papua New Guinea government finally instituted measures to try and solve an ongoing crisis over the availability of fuel last week.
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'Leaving us high and dry': Will US Congress break the Compact roadblock?
8 Mar 2024The over five-month log-jam blocking US Congress approval of the Compacts of Free Association for the three North Pacific nations in Micronesia could end in the next few days.
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Q and A: East Sepik governor Allan Bird on how to 'change the trajectory' of PNG
7 Mar 2024The man being touted by the opposition as the next leader of Papua New Guinea says the first thing his administration would do is put more focus on law and order.
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Electoral Amendment Bill: Samoa will not be governed by outsiders - minister
This week, the ruling Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party tabled the Electoral Amendment Bill 2024 in Parliament under the certificate of urgency.
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Democrat Jason Palmer beats Joe Biden in American Samoa
7 Mar 2024The previously unknown American Samoa entrepreneur won the most votes at 51 (51.56 percent), Biden got 40 (44 percent) and Dean Philips did not receive any votes.
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Lynda Tabuya - 'It's most unfortunate that as a woman I continue to be targeted'
Fiji's Women's Minister says the decision by the People's Alliance Executive Council to remove her as the deputy leader of the governing party is "unfair as it is based solely on allegations".
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Pacific island countries growth to slow down in 2024 - World Bank
Economic growth in the Pacific is predicted to lag behind other emerging markets following the post-Covid boom caused by borders reopening.
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Samoa opposition voices objections on electoral changes
A proposed change to repeal the current electoral roll and register every eligible voter again has attracted widespread concerns from Samoa's opposition.
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Asiana Airlines halts regular flights to Saipan
6 Mar 2024Asiana Airlines has replaced its regular flights from Incheon to Saipan with a charter schedule, citing low demand and the recent increase in the airport usage fees.
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Fiji police officers charged for meth tampering remanded
The Acting Commissioner of Police says three police officers are charged with interfering with evidence, and two civilians face one count each of aiding and abetting interfering with evidence.
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PNG opposition could push for jail terms if vote denied again
5 Mar 2024The opposition in Papua New Guinea may seek jail terms if the government again frustrates its efforts to hold a vote of no confidence.
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After two years of exploring the ocean floor, Cook Islands gains 'new knowledge'
5 Mar 2024Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority head says the minerals programme is being led by Cook Islanders, which is different to outsiders moving into the Pacific.
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Fiji Rugby: Calls for changes and transparency as old habits die hard
Opinion - Nearly twelve months into running the show at the FRU, the Trustees Board appointed by the coalition government in 2023 appears to be creating more problems than solutions.
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People's Alliance remove Lynda Tabuya as deputy leader
The decision was announced by the People's Alliance on Tuesday, saying the "sex and drug scandal and associated allegations" involving the Women's Minister caused "irreparable damage" to the party.
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Fiji boxing needs to focus on upskilling - trainer
5 Mar 2024Fijian boxers should upskill themselves and stop turning the sport into a show that does not meet the standards fans expect, a Sydney-based Fijian boxing trainer Lepani Wilson says.
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MP in Papua New Guinea in custody over alleged sex offences
5 Mar 2024The MP representing Goroka in the Papua New Guinea national parliament, Aiye Tambua, has been charged with 26 sexual offences.
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Vanuatu Pride: 'Custom must guide our law-making' - chief
A traditional Vanuatu chief says the country's rainbow foundation does not align with Vanuatu's constitution.
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It was banned for almost two decades - now Fiji's 'Great Chiefs' are back, and they want more say
The Great Council of Chiefs, known as Bose Levu Vakaturaga in Fijian, dates back to colonial times. Established in 1876, the council was used as an advisory body for the British colonial rulers.
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