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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.
Polls show majority is 'anti'
NEW CALEDONIA – Two opinion polls published by media outlets in New Caledonia show that a majority is against independence from France.
Pasifika midwives join protest
NEW ZEALAND – Pacific Island midwives in New Zealand are among hundreds who joined a march in Wellington today to get fair wages and working conditions.
PACIFIC BRIEFS - 04/05/2018
TONGAN MEDIA’S FREEDOM AT ALL TIME LOW
Hawai'i to ban sunscreens
Hawai‘i – The island that is synonymous with suntan lotion has become the first US state to pass a bill banning the sale of any sunscreens that have chemicals known to harm coral reefs.
Island prepares for mass evacuation
VANUATU – The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is preparing to permanently evacuate the entire population of one of its islands.
PACIFIC BRIEFS - 03/05/2018
CUSTOMARY LAND REFERENDUM NEEDED
Sailor brought back from American Samoa
AMERICAN SAMOA – Maori elders have performed a traditional service at a graveside ceremony in American Samoa before the repatriation of the remains of a New Zealand sailor.
'And thanks for your delicious wife'
AUSTRALIA – French President Emmanuel Macron likely had food on the brain when he thanked Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his “delicious wife” Lucy for their hospitality.
Petition for Tonga PM to resign
TONGA – A group of Tongans is preparing a petition which calls for the resignation of Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva.
China backing Guadalcanal project
SOLOMON ISLANDS – A Solomon Islands official has hit back at reports that a proposed Chinese-backed development project could challenge Australia’s strategic dominance in the region.
PACIFIC BRIEFS - 02/05/2018
HEALTHCARE CONTRACTOR LEAVES MANUS
Unable to visit dying mother
FIJI – An arch critic of the Bainimarama government in Fiji says its reasons for not allowing him to leave if he visits Fiji are highly questionable.
Anyone seen the statistician?
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Anti-corruption police investigating Papua New Guinea’s National Statistical Office have reportedly been unable to find the acting national statistician.
US soldier found dead in PNG
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – United States security and military investigators have flown to Papua New Guinea to investigate the death of a special forces soldier in diplomatic accommodation.
Fiji UN staff accused of sexual misconduct
FIJI – The United Nations is investigating senior staff based in Fiji over allegations of sexual misconduct.
O'Neill labels report 'fake news'
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has taken a lead from US President Donald Trump, dismissing as “fake news” a report that claims its liquefied natural gas project is failing to deliver a promised economic boom to his people.
Vanuatu chiefs agree on resettlement
VANUATU – The Council of Chiefs on Vanuatu’s Santo island has reportedly agreed to resettle 11,000 people from volcanically active Ambae.
Rotuman people strive to save their language
NEW ZEALAND – The Rotuman language is listed on the Unesco’s list of endangered languages as “vulnerable”.
Elections clouded by claims of foul play
FRENCH POLYNESIA – There are claims of foul play in French Polynesia’s territorial election which have prompted calls to cancel last month’s first round on one island.
Record rain creates giant sinkhole
A giant sinkhole has opened up on a farm near Rotorua following Sunday’s record breaking rainfall in the region.