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Stories
Fiji Constitution Commission report handed to President
Fiji's Constitution Commission has formally finished its work, with the handover of its final report to the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau,The ceremony took place at Government House in Suva earlier today.
Cyclone economic impact on Samoa as bad as tsunami
The economic impact of Cyclone Evan on Samoa was at least as bad as the recent tsunami.
World Bank urges PNG to support private sector growth
The World Bank has called on the Papua New Guinea government to support the private sector to help grow the economy.
Urgent action needed to ease Lae's growing pains
The Papua New Guinea boom town of Lae is suffering from growing pains.
US Green Card lottery scams still fooling many Pacific people
People in the Pacific who are keen to win a Green Card giving them the right to live and work in America are still falling for scams.
Radio drama raising HIV/AIDS awareness in PNG
The life and time of Mele was introduced to radio across the Pacific three years ago to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS.
Beeche appointed CEO to run 2015 FIFA Under 20 World Cup in NZ
Preparations for the 2015 FIFA Under 20 World Cup in New Zealand have moved ahead with the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer to run the organisation.
UNICEF steps in to help cyclone affected children in Fiji and Samoa
UNICEF has turned its attention to the children in need in Samoa and Fiji after cyclone Evan.
Fugitive war criminals could take advantage of legal loopholes
A new report from Amnesty International is warning that Vanuatu is a potential safe haven for fugitives suspected of war crime and crimes against humanity.
Australian government aid strategy "outrageous"
The Australian government has pledged at least a million dollars in emergency aid to help with the recovery from Cyclone Evan in Samoa and Fiji.
Good fish, bad fish ? New website to guide consumers
Much has been said about the challenge of sustainable fishing in Pacific, and the best way to manage the oceans, but if you're a consumer, how do you decide what is a good fish to eat what itsn't?Is it a questions of only buying certain brands, or only certain types of fish at certain times?A new website has been set up with the aim of helping people to decide.
Australian Red Cross volunteers out in force
The Australian Red Cross has about 100 volunteers in the field around the world.
Indigenous TV network aiming high in Australia
Australia has a new free to air television network - its called NITV - National Indigenous Television.
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