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Pacific
Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Health concerns see vegetable sales suspended
AMERICAN SAMOA – The American Samoa Department of Agriculture has suspended until further notice the use of many locally grown vegetables in the School Lunch Programme due to health concerns.
Fiji bid to join UN council fails
Attempt to become member of human rights body unsupported
Police officers shot by fugitive
NEW CALEDONIA – Six police officers in New Caledonia have been injured after being shot at by unidentified gunmen in clashes near St Louis, south of Noumea, which were triggered by Saturday’s fatal shooting of a prison escapee.
The Rock tour South Africa
NIUE – The Niue rugby league team fly out today for a two-week tour of South Africa as they continue their development on the international stage.
Norfolk Islanders find an unlikely champion
NORFOLK ISLAND – Australian Senator Pauline Hanson is calling for Australia to change tack on Norfolk Island.
PNG women recognised for business success
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A number of Papua New Guinea women have been honoured for their work achievements and leadership skills, in a country where gender inequality is rife.
Artists remembered at ukelele festival
NORTHERN MARIANAS – The second Marianas Ukulele Festival held last Saturday featured performers from Japan, Korea, Ireland, Hawai‘i as well as local residents.
Political parties ignoring election guidelines
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea political parties have been warned not to undertake “roadshows” throughout the country before the election campaign period official begins.
No confidence moves in Tonga
TONGA – Tonga’s parliament has reportedly been rehearsing how to present a vote of no confidence sparking talk of political instability.
Many Australian's 'ashamed'
AUSTRALIA – Many Australians are deeply ashamed of how their government treats asylum seekers, a social agency says.
Marshall's Majuro severely polluted
Ninety percent of water sites tested unsafe
New Zealand should take refugees
NEW ZEALAND – Amnesty International is calling on New Zealand to take a lead in exerting international pressure on Australia over its detention centre on Nauru.
Australia rejects torture claims
AUSTRALIA – The Australian government has rejected the Amnesty International report arguing Australia’s offshore detention regime is a form of torture.
ABC documentary labelled as lies
ABC and Nauru clash over exposé of offshore detention
No permit meeting debacle put to rest
FIJI – A trade union leader in Fiji says he expects the Fiji police to take notice of criticism by the DPP over last month’s high profile arrests and detentions.
PACIFIC BREIFS
ARRESTS PROMPTED BY ‘HIGH UP ORDERS’
Fiji rugby to compete in Australia competition
FIJI – World Rugby, The Australian Rugby Union and Fiji Rugby Union have announced a Fiji-based team will participate in Australia’s Buildcorp National Rugby Championship in 2017.
Government downplays Nauru abuse claims
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection has downplayed allegations of abuse within the regional processing centre on Nauru.
Refugee policy is 'systematic torture'
International human rights laws ‘ignored’ on Nauru
No charges for meeting without permit
FIJI– Fiji’s DPP has decided there’s no evidence to charge six prominent Fijians detained and questioned over a meeting last month.