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Fiji's military vows new constitution will incorporate post-coup changes

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:12:00 +1100

Fiji's military has vowed to ensure that the country's new constitution will incorporate what the interim government sees as the achievements of its 2006 military coup.

Fiji power back by Christmas

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:32:25 +1100

Electricity supplies should be up and running in all major areas damaged by tropical cyclone Evan in Fiji and Samoa by next week.

Internet download boss avoids extradition to US

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:34:40 +1100

A bid by the United States government to extradite the founder of an internet site called Megaupload from New Zealand for alleged online piracy has been delayed for a second time.

Fiji PM tells cyclone victims help is on its way

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:49:23 +1100

Fiji's interim prime minister Frank Bainimarama has assured victims of Cyclone Evan that help is on its way.

Extra funding for Pacific Forum Fisheries Agency

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:32:07 +1100

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.

Supermarket giant bans unsustainable tuna

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:32:10 +1100

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.

Fiji beats Nauru in Oceania Cup

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:32:14 +1100

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.

NGO appeals for post cyclone help

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:32:20 +1100

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.

Desperate need for housing in cyclone hit areas

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:32:22 +1100

Assessments are still being conducted into the extent of the damage by tropical cyclone Evan in Fiji and Samoa.

Australian supermarket rejects FADs

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:54:35 +1100

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.

Marshall Islands making impact on underage smoking

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:26:41 +1100

The push to stamp out underage tobacco and alcohol sales is gaining momentum in the Marshall Islands.

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