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Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake

The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.

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Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue

The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.

Vanuatu Red Cross struggling to get vaccines to outer islands

Vanuatu Red Cross says transporting the Covid-19 vaccines outside of Port Vila has been a major hindrance to increasing the vaccination rates in the country.

Regional


Solomons tuna plant could establish thousands of new jobs

Solomon Islands and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are to work together to develop a world class tuna processing plant in Malaita Province that could create employment opportunities for more than 5,500 people.

Regional


Cooks and Samoa kick off restart of international rugby league action

International rugby league is set to return next month for Pacific nations with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a double-header.

Regional


'Humbling' response to Fa'afafine exhibition at Venice Biennale

Alluring images and real-life stories of Sāmoa's Fa'afafine community have been described as 'powerful' at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art and cultural exhibitions in the world

Pacific Islands


World Bank plan to improve Marshall Islands' urban areas

The World Bank has approved a new project to strengthen the climate resilience, safety, and livability of urban areas of the Marshall Islands.

Marshall Islands


Call to help Pacific deal with corruption and money laundering

A law professor who has focuses on rooting out corruption says countries like New Zealand need to do more to help the Pacific cope with corruption and money laundering.

Pacific Islands


Human Rights group slams Fijian police after the arrest of US man

A human rights group has criticised the actions of Fijian police saying officers breached the basic rights of a man they recently arrested.

Fiji


Covid-19 reveals gaps in Kiribati's health care system

A nationwide project is underway in Kiribati to address gaps in the country's health care system.

Kiribati


Pacific leaders being ignored by the international community, says Tong

Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong. He believes that the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the Pacific region.

Regional


French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout

The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.

French Polynesia


Call for Australia to allow Pacific diaspora to grow

An aid development economist says Canberra should focus less on Pacific aid and more on providing a migration pathway into Australia from the region.

Australia


Moana Pasifika set for first game in Australia against the Rebels

Moana Pasifika will kick off the Australian leg of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in Melbourne.

Pacific Islands


Underwater cables to improve internet in New Caledonia

New Caledonian telecommunications company OPT-NC has almost finished connecting key underwater internet cables. These will give New Caledonia and its eastern islands faster internet.

New Caledonia


Tonga: NZ medical team notices signs of post-traumatic stress disorder

Mental health is a concern in Tonga, as the country's struggle to recover from the January volcanic eruption has been made even more difficult by the current Covid-19 restrictions. New Zealand's Pacific Medical Association says that people are starting to show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Regional


Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic

Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.

Fiji


Moana Pasifika determined to break losing streak says coach

Sekope Kepu has recovered from his collar bone injury and will captain the Moana Pasifika against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in round 11 of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament.

Pacific Islands


Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final

The Fijiana Drua have claimed their first Super Rugby W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the four-time champion NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne..

Fiji


Lack of equipment hampers Vanuatu's Covid battle

Efforts to contain a covid outbreak on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island are being hampered by a lack of testing equipment.

Regional


Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons

The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.

Regional


Pacific news in brief

PNG's PM Marape seeks damages against Swiss banking giant UBS.

Pacific Islands


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