APIA, 12 DECEMBER 2019 (RNZ PACIFIC) — UNICEF has hit out at online measles anti-vaxxers saying their message has the potential to kill vulnerable children. That comment from UNICEF Pacific representative, Sheldon Yett, comes as Samoa’s government reports that measles has now claimed the lives of 72 people- since the outbreak began in October. The […]
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Next stage in Bougainville peace process begins – PNG PM
PORT MORESBY, 12 DECEMBER 2019 (RNZ PACIFIC) — Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has acknowledged the result of the Bougainville independence vote. In the result announced Wednesday, a 97.7 percent majority voted for independence in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region’s non-binding referendum. Marape said his government had heard the voice of Bougainvilleans. […]
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China leading investor in PNG, Australia drops to second spot
PORT MORESBY, 12 DECEMBER 2019 (THE NATIONAL) — China is the leading investor in the country, followed closely by Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore, according to the Investment Promotion Authority (IPA). Managing director Clarence Hoot told the Start-Up PNG convention in Port Moresby on Tuesday that Australia used to be the leading investor in […]
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CDC sends experts to fight measles outbreaks in Pacific islands neighbouring Samoa
WASHINGTON, 12 DECEMBER 2019 (WASHINGTON POST) — Federal health officials are sending teams of experts to Pacific island nations in response to measles outbreaks amid concerns that a major outbreak on Samoa could heighten the spread of disease. The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) already deployed two experts to Samoa, where measles has overwhelmed the […]
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14-years imprisonment for child trafficker
SUVA, 12 DECEMBER 2019 (FBC NEWS) — A 38 year old Fijian, Josevata Werelagi who is guilty of selling minors has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment. The Fijian High Court said involving children in providing sexual services is a grave offence. Werelagi was convicted of three counts of domestic trafficking in children and one […]
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Kiribati prepares for growing cruise market
12 Dec 2019: Kiribati is preparing for an exciting year for in international cruise ship visitation in 2020 following the latest confirmation from the MS Hanseatic to include the island of Abemama in the Gilbert islands in its November itinerary. Likewise, Kanton, in the Phoenix island is also scheduled to host its first cruise ship […]