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Pacific
Roadshow not consultation
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Legislation pending on powers of Samoan chiefs
SAMOA – Public consultations in progress in Samoa this week are looking at the roles and functions of the head chief of Samoa families, known in samoa as sa‘os.
Man who went to find himself got lost
MALAYSIA – An Australian hiker who was lost in a remote Malaysian national park for two weeks says he resorted to eating wild ferns to survive.
Immigration 'freezing' information
Australia’s Immigration Department in breach of Freedom Of Information Act over Nauru documents
Refugees may be sent to North America
AUSTRALIA – Australian media reports say refugees held on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea and Nauru will be offered permanent resettlement in Canada and the US as part of an Australian government plan.
Environmental concerns allayed
SAMOA – The chief executive officer of Samoa’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is adamant the government’s multi-million-tala Vaiusu wharf plan development will not harm the environment and cause and ecological disaster for Samoa.
Petition against police chief
SAMOA – A no-confidence petition against the suspended Samoa Police Commissioner accuses Fuiavailili Egon Keil of breaching the law .
No progress in brutal beating inquiry
FIJI – A human rights lawyer in Fiji says a year after Lautoka businessman Rajneel Singh was attacked, allegedly by police, no progress has been made in getting him justice.
Boat people face lifetime ban from entering Australia
AUSTRALIA – The Australian government plans to introduce legislation to ban asylum seekers who arrive by boat from ever being allowed into Australia.
Nauru prosecutors under fire from judiciary
NAURU – A Nauruan magistrate has criticised the country’s prosecutors over their handling of a case brought against a refugee on the island who threatened to set fire to himself and his family.
Refugee girl aged six abused on Nauru
NAURU – Nauruan police have charged a person with indecent assault of a six-year-old asylum seeker who was held in Australia’s care, in what appears to be the first case relating to alleged abuse of an asylum seeker that has made it to Nauru’s courts.
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.