Pacific Waves for Friday 20 December 2019
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Dateline Pacific for 20 December 2019
5:05 AM.Samoa was warned about the threat of measles as early as March, and urged to immunise its population; The director of Vanuatu's largest newspaper is looking forward to being reunited with his family… Read more Audio
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Samoa repeatedly warned about growing threat of measles
5:04 AM.Samoa was warned as early as March to immunise its population against measles. Read more Audio
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Vanuatu court allows journalist to return to country
5:03 AM.The director of Vanuatu's largest newspaper is looking forward to being reunited with his family for Christmas, after the Supreme Court voided a government order barring him from entering the country.
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PNG govt urged not to derail Bougainville referendum mandate
5:02 AM.A Bougainville leader has warned the Papua New Guinea government not to derail the clear mandate of Bougainvilleans voting for independence. Read more Audio
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Tonga King says no to PM on Privy Council offer
5:01 AM.The King of Tonga, Tupou VI has rejected a proposal from Prime Minister Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa that he become a member of the Privy Council Read more Audio
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Fiji's iTaukei falling behind says paramount chief
5:00 AM.A paramount chief and senior opposition MP in Fiji says indigenous people are falling behind in key metrics, including education and employment. Read more Audio
