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Pacific nations speaking with united voice
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – A spokesperson from the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme says the Paris Agreement represents a great first step in the global commitment to addressing climate change.
Sitting halted after acting speaker dies
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The acting speaker of Papua New Guinea’s parliament has died of a heart attack on the morning of a scheduled sitting.
Senate may not support refugee ban
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
AUSTRALIA – The Australian government may have to compromise if it wants its legislation banning refugees who are in offshore detention from ever visiting Australia to pass the Senate.
Nauru detainee resettles in Cambodia
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Syrian one of three who volunteered for transfer
Ambassador 'never been to Nauru'
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NAURU – Australia’s ambassador for people smuggling, Andrew Goledzinowsk, has never travelled to Nauru in the two years since his appointment, freedom of information documents show.
Fiji fosters defence ties with Indonesia
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Fiji is developing its defence links with Indonesia.
High seas conservation 'a priority'
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
VIEWPOINT By Liz Karan Pew Charitable Trust
New complaints filed against Fiji broadcaster
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Three new police complaints have been filed against the chief executive of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) accusing him of further inciting communal antagonism.
Manus detainees sign new application
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Refugees seeking resettlement and compensation
Can the Cavendish banana survive?
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
The banana is the world’s most popular fruit crop, with over 100 million metric tons produced annually in over 130 tropical and subtropical countries.
Last chance to save the planet
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Pacific islands to kick off global climate deal, Australia yet to ratify in Parliament
Broadcaster suspended for inciting antagonism
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) has sacked a suspended producer Nemani Bainivalu whose television programme Wasea Bhasha is being investigated for allegedly inciting communal antagonism.
Abbott meets with PNG's O'Neill
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GTUINEA – Australia’s former prime minister Tony Abbott has this week been in Papua New Guinea where he met with PNG’s Prime Minister.
Islands told to mind own business
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Jakarta slams Solomons, Vanuatu over human rights
Escape prompts investigation
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Tonga’s police commissioner says an internal investigation has identified serious shortcomings in the lead-up to an American fugitive escaping Vava‘u in September.
Ireland halt All Blacks' unbeaten run
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Ireland produced a heroic performance to beat New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago on Saturday, ending the All Blacks’ record 18-match winning streak and recording its first victory over the world champions in 29 tests spanning 111 years.
LAPD style policing not wanted in Samoa
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – A vote of no confidence in Samoa’s suspended Police Commissioner Egon Keil has been sent to the prime minister.
Election fee hike challenged
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea’s parliamentary opposition is to challenge the government’s proposal to increase the nomination fee in the Supreme Court if passed.
Refugee 'secretly' deported to Nauru
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Man in Australia for medical care flown out at night
Samoa anxiously awaits medal confirmation
Friday 4 November 2016 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – All of Samoa is anxiously awaiting the International Olympic Committee’s official announcement to award the rightful silver medal that belongs to Ele Opeloge for her outstanding performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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