Disaster recovery efforts in accessible parts of Papua New Guinea’s earthquake affected Highlands region are moving towards a rehabilitation focus, aid agency World Vision says. February’s magnitude 7.5 quake caused widespread devastation and around 150 deaths in Hela, Southern Highlands and Western provinces. World Vision’s PNG country director, Heather McLeod, said although tribal violence was […]
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Island tourists urged to get to know the locals
The head of the South Pacific Tourism Organisation says better including local communities and indigenous people is the key to offering unique travel experiences. Traditional dancers attend the traditional costume ceremony at the Jean-Marie Tjibaou cultural center with the French president in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Ludovic MARIN […]
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Vanuatu ambassadors to discuss 2018 vision
Vanuatu’s ambassadors are gathering in Port Vila this week as part of the 7th Heads of Mission meeting. The annual event, which starts today, brings together ambassadors, high commissioners and consul-generals to discuss the foreign and development policy objectives of the country. The discussions will also involve cabinet ministers and key government agencies. The meeting […]
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Tapura poised to win Tahiti election
French Polynesia’s ruling Tapura Huiraatira is projected to win the territorial election. Projections given at the close of polls give the Tapura more than 50 percent of the vote. The figure has dropped slightly to below 49 percent. With the 19 bonus seats going to the list coming first, the party led by Edouard Fritch […]
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Toxic gas follows molten lava as erupting Hawaii volcano destroys homes
Residents evacuated from homes threatened by a volcanic eruption spewing lava and gas on Hawaii’s Big Island were able to make a quick return visit on Sunday to rescue pets, medicines and essential documents. Authorities said more lava fissures opened overnight in the Leilani Estates area, where lava leapt up to 230 feet (70 metres) […]
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US, Philippines launch largest military drills under Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. and Philippine forces on Monday began their largest annual military exercises since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power and vowed to scale down America’s military presence in the country as he sought closer ties with China and Russia. The Balikatan exercises opened with a ceremony at the main Philippine military […]