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Suspension of vital Pacific fisheries observers set to continue
The suspension of 100 percent fisheries observer coverage on all purse seine fishing vessels in the Pacific is set to be extended.
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Lives on the line for Pacific fisheries observers
Pacific fisheries observers work in dangerous environments on board foreign fishing vessels holding them to account and helping protect the region's fish stocks and oceans. But who is protecting them?
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Pacific healthcare workers set to benefit from new on-air initiative
A radio programme supporting frontline healthcare workers will be soon be heard across the Pacific via local broadcasters. Audio
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USP governance needs improvement: Aingimea
The new head of the University of the South Pacific aims to improve governance at the regional institution.
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Nauru marks 50 years of phosphate ownership
Nauru is today marking 50 years since the country got control of its phosphate industry.
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University of South Pacific Council meets on report's release
The full council of the University of the South Pacific is meeting today to decide whether a report - on allegations of abuse of office and serious mismanagement - will be made public.
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Company projects 'legacy for society' from seabed mining
A mining company has projected an opportunity for Pacific Island countries to help usher in societal change. DeepGreen metals says the polymetallic nodules which can be accessed on the Pacific… Audio
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Micronesia opposes deferral of Forum appointment
Micronesian countries say they oppose a postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
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USP Council to continue emergency meeting on 'pending issues'
The full council of the University of the South Pacific is expected to meet soon to address "pending issues" at the regional institution.
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USP Vice Chancellor urges students and staff to focus on future
There's an air of certainty at the University of the South Pacific after two weeks of protests at the regional institution. Audio
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Chair asks Forum leaders to defer appointment of new head
The Pacific Islands Forum Chair and Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Kausea Natano, has requested the postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General.
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USP saga continues with Fiji police questioning of staff
The controversy over a high profile suspension at the University of the South Pacific has continued with two staff from the USP being questioned by Fiji police.
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USP saga: Pacific govts in spotlight as pressure mounts to resolve impasse
A former vice-chancellor at Papua New Guinea's University of Technology says politics has no place in university governance. Audio
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Fiji nurses detained for breaching Covid-19 restrictions
Five nurses from Fiji have been reportedly detained in Nauru for violating Covid-19 quarantine regulations on the island.
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Suspension of fisheries observers in place for Pacific until 31 July
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the total fisheries observer coverage on all purse-seiners fishing in Pacific waters is suspended until 31 July.
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Detained refugee records song with Midnight Oil’s Moginie
A refugee formerly detained on PNG's Manus Island, now locked up in an Australian hotel, has recorded a song with the help of Midnight Oil's Jim Moginie. Video
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Cabin crew seek legal action over Fiji Airways’ layoffs
The Fiji Flight Attendants Union says it will contest the decision by Fiji Airways to lay off more than 400 of its members this week.
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NZ makes new Pacific diplomatic appointments
New Zealand has announced four new diplomatic appointments, including High Commissioners to Nauru and Niue.
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More Manus Island, Nauru refugees moved to US
About 40 more refugees, who were detained in PNG and Nauru, have flown to the United States for resettlement.
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Nauru Airlines grapples with impacts of Covid-19 shutdown
The Nauru Government has provided more funding for the state owned airline as it confronts the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown.
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Olympic dream stays alive for weightlifter
Megan Gifford has been through too much to let a global pandemic derail her dreams.
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Protesters fined as refugee rushed to hospital
A former Manus Island refugee detained in an Australian hotel attempted suicide on Tuesday as police apprehended protesters on the hotel roof.
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Australia's refugee swap deal continues amid pandemic
Three refugees formerly detained on Nauru and Manus Island have been flown to the United States from detention in Australia.
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Australia to provide Pacific nations rapid Covid-19 test kits
Australia will provide Pacific island nations with new rapid diagnostic Covid-19 kits in a joint initiative with the World Health Organization, the United States and New Zealand.
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Fiji woman is first Pacific counsel to the International Criminal Court
Fiji lawyer Ana Tuiketei Bolabiu has become the first Pacific counsel on a global roster working for the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the Hague