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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.
PACIFIC BRIEFS: ASYLUM SEEKERS ON HUNGER STRIKE
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Hundreds of asylum seekers are on hunger strike and refusing to return to their compounds as a wave of protest sweeps the Australian run detention centre on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island.
New government walks the talk on cutting costs
NUKU ‘ALOFA – Tonga’s new Prime Minister Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva has promised to slash costs – pinpointing areas like spending on government vehicles and overseas travel as key areas where money could be saved.
Valerie honoured as a royal Herald
NUKU ‘ALOFA – The New Zealand-Tongan shotput golden girl Valerie Adams has been formally appointed as a Herald to Tonga’s Lord Vaea’ with the royal title Tongitupe-‘O e-Funga Tau.
Volcano spews out toxic ash cloud
NUKU‘ALOFA – The massive volcanic eruption in Tonga spewed large white plumes of ash high into the sky which could be seen clearly from Tongatapu this week.
Eruption causes flight cancellations
NUKU‘ALOFA – Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia say ash billowing out of the Hunga Ha‘apai volcano has forced them to cancel flights in and out of Tonga, stranding hundreds of people.
New Caledonia hit by torrential rain
NOUMEA – A heavy rain warning has been issued for much of New Caledonia as the territory is hit by a tropical depression now to its northwest.
Former journalist's death suspicious
PORT MORESBY – Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating the suspicious death of former newspaper journalist Harold Farapo.
Power bill emergency defended
PORT MORESBY – The engagement of Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers and the police in a state of emergency declared by the government to recoup outstanding electricity bills continues to come under fire in Papua New Guinea.
Rally in Noumea
NOUMEA – About 4000 people attended a march in New Caledonia to remember the 17 people killed in last week’s attacks in Paris centred on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.
Rescued after 12 days adrift at sea
MADANG – A rescue mission has found 11 people who have been reported missing at sea for almost two weeks off northern Papua New Guinea.
Heavy rain welcomed in Tonga
NUKU‘ALOFA – Tonga received heavy rainfall this week – a welcome relief to residents after months of enduring unusually dry weather.
Samoan senator calls for better protection of police officers
An American Samoa senator, Galeai Tu’ufuli is calling for better protection of police officers following recent shootings targeting the police.
Eruption cancels flights
NUKU‘ALOFA – Aviation authorities in Tonga grounded all domestic and international flights in the kingdom yesterday.
Street artist paints up Vanuatu
PORT VILA – When the Australian street artist known as Rone packs his bags for a holiday, he always saves space for his brushes.
PACIFIC BRIEFS: AUTHORITIES ACCUSED OF TORTURE
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The spokesperson for the global Free West Papua Campaign claims up to 1000 police and military deployed to the Timika region in West Papua have tortured people in the area.
Impasse continues
NOUMEA – New Caledonia’s Front for Unity has ruled out supporting the rival anti-independence Caledonia Together’s bid to get the presidency.
Rebuilding of Tonga an 'enormous task'
NUKU‘ALOFA – Tonga’s new Prime Minister has outlined his vision for the country, saying the weight of the responsibility to rebuild the nation is a heavy one.
Pacific Games venues 'will be ready'
‘The games will proceed. They will be the biggest Pacific Games that the Pacific has ever seen with the inclusion of Australia and New Zealand this year for the first time ever.’
Security measures also on target
PORT MORESBY – With only six months left before the staging of the Pacific Games in July this year, security operations are “on target and looking good”, says Papua New Guinea’s deputy police commissioner for operations.
Flu outbreak stretching resources
PAGO PAGO – Hospitals in American Samoa are being inundated with a growing number of patients with influenza and health workers are warning the outbreak is taking a toll on health professionals.
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