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Tuna transshipment in Marshall Islands picks up, but still low
Tuna transshipment activity in the Marshall Islands has picked up, but remains low compared to previous years, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the industry.
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Pacific children being irreversibly damaged by malnutrition
Children are being irreversibly damaged by malnutrition in the Pacific. Audio
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Cook Islands PM describes Forum withdrawal threat as 'extreme'
The Cook Islands prime minister has described Micronesian threats to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum as unhelpful for the region.
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Is the Pacific's new trade deal an early Xmas gift or a double edged sword?
There are mixed reactions in the Pacific to a new free trade deal which comes into force in December. Audio
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Pacific Forum Chair proposes new approach over election of SG
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum has recommended an elimination process for candidates in the election of secretary-general at the regional body.
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Positive reaction for PACER Plus ratification in Australia and NZ
Australia's government says trade in the Pacific will thrive when the regional trade agreement comes into force within two months.
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Forum leaders concerned at Micronesia threat
Tuvalu's Foreign Minister has called Micronesia's threat to leave the Pacific Islands Forum concerning.
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Pacific community 'silent in the shadows' - health leader
Pacific health professionals in New Zealand are calling on the next government to better empower them to improve health outcomes for the community. Audio
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La Niña to impact Pacific - SPREP
The La Niña weather pattern is officially underway in the Pacific, according to the Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership at SPREP.
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Taiwan's Pacific allies urge UN to allow participation
Several Pacific Island countries have signed a joint letter in support of Taiwan's participation in the United Nations.
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USP jobs secure as NZ, Australia funding intact
The University of the South Pacific says jobs are safe for the time being as NZ and Australia have reaffirmed their financial support to the regional institution.
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Call for Pacific tourism to diversify as Covid-19 cripples industry
Pacific nations and territories have been urged to diversify their tourism sector to meet new market demands amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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More refugees leave Nauru for resettlement
Ten refugees held on Nauru by the Australian government for over seven years left Nauru yesterday to be resettled overseas.
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Pacific women urged to pursue decision making roles and fight against corruption
Pacific women have been urged to seek decision-making roles, and join boards and councils to fight corruption.
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Covid drives Marshall Islands fisheries revenue down
There are fears that a drop in fisheries revenue in the Marshall Islands could be more than the $US4 million initially forecast.
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Nauru removes PNG from safe countries list
The Nauru government has issued an updated travel advisory removing Papua New Guinea from its safe countries list.
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US ventilators for Pacific response to Covid-19
Nauru, Kiribati and Fiji have received 50 ventilators to use for Covid-19 patients.
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Uncertainty drags on for refugees left in Pacific by Canberra
There's another warning about the welfare of refugees stuck in the Pacific due to the uncertainty created by Australia's ongoing offshore detention policy. Audio
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PNG's Covid-19 spike worries stranded refugees
As Covid-19 cases surge in Port Moresby, refugees stranded there by Australia fear they are too weak to fight off infection. Audio
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Australia failing refugees sent to PNG and Nauru - Amnesty
In its submission to the UN for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review of Australia's human rights record, Amnesty International has says Australia's government is still failing to protect the rights… Audio
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Dateline Pacific for 19 August 2020
Amnesty International says Australia still failing to protect refugees sent to PNG and Nauru; Samoa has had enough of lengthy delays in decisions by judges; Tuvaluan dancer named Artist in Residency… Audio
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Region's economic ministers agree need for change
The economic and social impacts of Covid-19 focused the minds of Pacific leaders last week in a meeting held on line because of the pandemic. Audio
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Awareness of Covid-19 measures ramps up ahead of Bougainville vote
The Bougainville Executive Council is meeting today to discuss potential measures after the first local case of Covid-19 emerged ahead of elections this week.
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Rights group says refugees detained in PNG at risk of Covid-19
Australia's Human Rights Law Centre says the Australian Government must ensure the safety of people it is detaining in PNG.
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Micronesian leaders working on an in-person meeting this year
Leaders of Covid-free nations in Micronesia are planning an in-person meeting this year.