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Regulator defends Starlink users
Cook Islands telecommunications regulator head Bernard Hill said regional regulators who are banning the use of Starlink might have an “overinflated view” of their importance.
Solomons PM defends China links
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his nation has been unfairly targetted since it formalised diplomatic relations with China in 2019.
Pacific sport in brief
September 27, 2022
Climate change expected to be top of US-Pacific Islands summit
Climate Change is expected to be the main issue of discussion at the first US-Pacific Islands summit in Washington D.C. this week.
Samoan university posts near $5m tala loss
The National University of Samoa recorded a loss of $4.72 million tala - about $US1.6 million - in the financial year to June 2021.
Queen Elizabeth II dies, Buckingham Palace announces
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Pacific news in brief
China helping PNG's fight against illegal drugs; Vanuatu chiefs want presidency; and increase in HIV in Fiji.
Marianas gets funding to keep snakes out of planes
The Northern Marianas government has been awarded $US450,000 to keep the invasive brown tree snake from its shores.
Cook Islands tourist operators plead for more direct flights
The Cook Islands tourism sector is calling for direct flights to Rarotonga from Sydney and Los Angeles.
Pacific news and sport in brief
Drought hits Tuvalu; thousands of RAT kits going to Tonga; and PNG football team set for Singapore challenge
West Papua city hit by intense flooding
Floods struck Sorong City, West Papua following heavy rains early this week.
Chief justice orders amendment of constitutional application against dissolution of parliament
The chief justice of Vanuatu has ordered the amendment of a constitutional application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament to exclude the president of the republic from the case.
NZ regional airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
A New Zealand airline is releasing $799 all-you-can-fly tickets, giving purchasers three months to travel as often as they like with the airline.
'Taste of Samoa' beer will now stay in Samoa
Alcoholic beverage company, Paradise Beverages Ltd, has performed a U-turn on relocating the production of its Samoan brand Vailima Beer from Samoa to Fiji.
PNG leader creates Minister for Coffee role
The new Papua New Guinea Cabinet will include a Minister for Coffee.
Residents torch own homes rather than let police destroy them
Scores of homes near the Vanuatu capital which were deemed illegal dwellings were destroyed on Tuesday following a court-ordered eviction.
Sports news for July 22
Several changes to Fiji sevens team; PNG Hunters to play at home; and Cricket deal with for PNG and Vanuatu
Electoral petitions lodged in Cook Islands
Five electoral petitions and one application for a recount have been filed at the High Court in the Cook Islands.
Young Tahitian beats surf great Kelly Slater to make pro final
Brazilian Miguel Pupo has beaten Tahiti's Kauli Vaast to win the Outerknown Tahiti Pro in epic surf at Teahupo'o.
Cruise ships to return to New Caledonia after long absence
Cruise ship tourism in New Caledonia will resume in the autumn after a two-and-a-half year disruption due to covid-19.
Volcano in American Samoa under less pressure than Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai - expert
The Ta'u Island underwater volcano causing earthquakes in American Samoa's Manu'a island group will not produce an eruption like that seen at Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai in January, says a volcanologist.
