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Stories
Academic remains sceptical of Fiji military's political intentions
The academic who helped write Fiji's last constitution remains sceptical of the military's role after the 2014 election.
Triple whammy victims in Fiji facing month of aid dependence
For some of its victims in Fiji Cyclone Evan was the triple whammy.
Cyclone Evan a moderate set back for Fiji business community
Power and water are gradually being restored in Fiji in the wake of Cyclone Evan.
Cyclone-proof housing available for poor in Fiji - developer
As the clean-up from Cylone Evan continues in Fiji, it's become apparent that shantytowns outside metroplitan centres have been hit hard.
Samoa "making real progress" in cyclone recovery
Just seven days ago Samoa was feeling the full fury of Cyclone Evan.
Australian customs officers allegedly involved in corruption
Officials in charge of keeping guns and drugs out of Australia are accused of doing just the opposite at the country's biggest airport, Sydney.
A call for PNG lawyers to be allowed to practice overseas
Lawyers in Papua New Guinea want to be able to practice in other countries like Australia and New Zealand.
Fiji military insists on post-coup changes remaining after 2014
Fiji's military has vowed to ensure that what it sees as the achievements of the 2006 military coup are incorporated in any new constitution.
Fiji power back by Christmas
Electricity supplies should be up and running in all major areas damaged by tropical cyclone Evan in Fiji and Samoa by next week.
Desperate need for housing in cyclone hit areas
Assessments are still being conducted into the extent of the damage by tropical cyclone Evan in Fiji and Samoa.
NGO appeals for post cyclone help
With communities across Fiji and Samoa struggling in the aftermath of one of the worst storms to hit the region in 20 years, members of the community are mobilizing to provide emergency relief.
Marshall Island's cracks down on underage smoking
For the first time, a majority of stores in the Marshall Islands are following the law that bans sale of tobacco products to minors under 18.
Fiji beats Nauru in Oceania Cup
In Australian Rules Football, the Oceania Cup for the best young players in the Pacific has made it through to the Grand Final stage, despite the intervention of Cyclone Evan in Fiji, which is hosting the tournament.
Supermarket giant bans unsustainable tuna
For the second time this month, the environmental campaigners, Greenpeace are chalking up a victory in their campaign to end what they call destructive fishing practices.
Extra funding for Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency
There could be an extra one billion dollars a year to be distributed to member nations of the Forum Fisheries Agency following a breakthrough in the monitoring of illegal fishing and the under-reporting of catches.
IMF approves funds for Solomon Islands
In Solomon Islands, the International Monetary Fund has approved a extention of credit worth almost 2-million Australian dollars.
Chronic underfunding undermines PNG education
Tertiary education in Papua New Guinea has suffered from years of neglect.
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