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Australia and China gift vehicle fleets to Solomon Islands
28 Aug 2025The vehicles will be used to provide transport and support security operations during the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting next month.
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Overcrowding, poor facilities undermine PNG education, study finds
28 Aug 2025A researcher in Papua New Guinea says the government has to urgently rethink how education is provided in the country.
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Marshall Islands declares week-long mourning for former president
28 Aug 2025Christopher Loeak served as the Micronesian nation's leader from 2012 to 2016, and passed away on 8 August in Hawaii, where he had been under medical care.
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Tuvalu PM says infrastructure key to island's future
28 Aug 2025Feleti Teo told the Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane last week that infrastructure is the backbone of Tuvalu's development.
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Samoa dengue cases drop
The country's Health Ministry said cases for the week of 18-24 August had dropped by 19 percent compared to the previous week.
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Papua New Guinea franchise rocked as CEO departs before NRL entry
28 Aug 2025Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise has taken another hit with chief executive Andrew Hill leaving the club before a ball has even been kicked.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 August
28 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including concerns about sexual assault on Fiji's Rotuma Island.
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More than 1300 officials, 500 police to ensure smooth Samoa election
There are 101,981 registered voters for the 2025 general election.
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Marshall Islands to fast-track new parliament after devastating fire
27 Aug 2025President Hilda Heine says Cabinet has endorsed a plan to fast-track building a new parliament complex after an early morning fire on Monday that destroyed the Nitijela. Audio
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Modi: Fiji-India working to 'add vigour' to growing partnership
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with his Indian counterpart in New Delhi this week during an official visit at the invitation of the Indian government. Video
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Commissioner won't rule out absorbing Ministries for Women, Pacific Peoples
27 Aug 2025The Public Service Commissioner is considering a major shakeup of several government agencies, including the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
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Drua to host Moana Pasifika in 2026 Super Rugby opener
The Fijian Drua will host Moana Pasifika in the opening round of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific in Lautoka in February next year.
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Pacific news in brief for 27 August
27 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including an Australian push to ratify a security deal with Nauru.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 27 August
27 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including FIFA World Cup spots up for grabs in age-grade football on Wednesday.
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New book details 50 years of PNG economic volatility
27 Aug 2025Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea and the Australian National University have published an assessment of PNG's economy over its first 50 years. Audio
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French PM's confidence challenge complicates New Caledonia's political talks
26 Aug 2025François Bayrou's surprise announcement on Monday that he will call for a parliament confidence vote in his government is set to further complicate protracted talks in Nouméa.
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Samoa election: Pre-polling kicks off
Around 1700 people are expected to cast their votes ahead of Friday's polling day. Audio
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Fiji police investigate Australian judge
The Fijian police are investigating an Australian Supreme Court judge who criticised the Prime Minister last week for "inaction" over a controversial commission of inquiry.
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'We need the intervention of the Holy Spirit'
26 Aug 2025The head of the largest Christian denomination in Fiji is calling on his congregants to make "adjustments" to help grow the church.
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Pacific news in brief for 26 August
26 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including UN boss Antonio Guterres' upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 26 August
26 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a suspension in the Fijiana's World Cup squad.
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Campaigning over - Samoa gets ready to vote in 'unpredictable' election
26 Aug 2025Samoan voters will head to the polls in a national election on Friday, with no clear favourite. Audio
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A glimpse into life on Palmerston Island
26 Aug 2025Life on the remote atoll is a testament to resilience, with a community of about 30 people relying on a resourceful lifestyle, close family bonds and quarterly cargo shipments to survive.
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'No indication anybody was harmed': Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames
26 Aug 2025Fire engulfed the Nitijela just after midnight on Monday, with firefighters risking their lives as they battled the blaze into early Tuesday morning to save the parliament complex.
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