Niue goes to polls with 30 percent of seats already decided

A total of 1,167 Niuean voters get a chance to elect a new parliament this weekend. They will choose from the 17 candidates lining up for the six common roll seats, while six of the 14 village seats have already

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Influenza B Flu outbreak closes schools in Samoa

Schools in Samoa have been closed for a further week as more than two thousand cases of the Influenza B flu have been recorded affecting mainly children. The public notice was issued Thursday by the Director of

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PNG climate change officials accused of skimming US$1.3 million in public funds

Senior staff at the government body responsible for carrying out Papua New Guinea’s climate change response are facing major criminal proceedings after the alleged misappropriation of more than $2 million (US$1.3

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Six killed in Porgera

Porgera in Enga is in disarray following the killing of six people on Wednesday night, forcing the closure of schools and businesses as the “guerilla warfare” continues. Porgera gold mine Lease for Mining Purpose

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UNAIDS: Cook Islands’ original path toward equality

On 14 April, members of the Cook Islands rainbow community assembled at parliament with colourful flags and cautious optimism.  It turned out to be the day they’d been working toward for the last twelve years.

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Solomon Airlines and Air Vanuatu strengthen partnership

Solomon Airlines has confirmed the next phase of partnership cooperation with next-door neighbour Air Vanuatu, establishing a wet lease (ACMI) agreement as the carriers take an important step in improving synergies and

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Palau anticipates Compact to be signed next month

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr unveiled some of the details of the new economic package under the renegotiated provisions of the nation’s Compact of Free Association with Washington. Palau stands to receive

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