Vanuatu seasonal workers charged over an alleged sexual assault in Hastings
Two men from Vanuatu are currently on trial following an alleged sexual assault last year.One of the seasonal workers has been charged with indecent assault with intent to commit sexual violation while...
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Samoan brothers jailed for incest
A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has jailed two brothers who admitted to sexual charges against their sister who was fifteen years of age at the time of the offences.The offences happened in a village on...
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US airlines ban transport of big-game trophies
Delta and American Airlines have banned the shipment of big-game trophies on flights after the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.The airlines announced that they would no longer transport...
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Bush earned over $9 million from business, speaking gigs
Newly released financial records show that Republican presidential contender Jeb Bush earned more than $9 million from his business endeavors and speaking fees.Bush reported more than $1.8 million in...
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Key says Cooks UN seat inappropriate
New Zealand Prime Ministers John Keys says Cooks UNseat inappropriate. Photo source; RNZINew Zealand's Prime Minister John Key says a separate United Nations seat for the Cook Islands would be...
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Obama unveils 'biggest step' on climate change
Obama unveils 'biggest step' on climate change. Photo credit: AFPUS President Barack Obama has unveiled what he called "the biggest, most important step we have ever taken" in tackling climate...
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PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill extends Condolences to Vanuatu's former PM
PNG Prime Minister . Peter O’Neill on behalf of the Government and people of Papua New Guinea has passed the country’s condolences to the Vanuatu Government on the passing of her former Prime...
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Need for better way to use aid, says Prime Minister O'Neill
Development assistance has become a billion dollar industry where so much of the goodwill ends up in the pockets of middlemen and expensive consultants, said Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Hon. Peter...
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Tari Secondary School receives sports equipment from BSP
Students at Tari Secondary in the Hela Province will now be able to participate actively in physical education lessons after receiving new sports balls and equipment from BSP.The school's basketball...
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PNG Hunters Team announced for Round 22 match against Ipswich Jets
The SP PNG Hunters face another tough test against Ipswich Jets in their Round 22 game away this Saturday after three weeks at home.Coach Michael Marum has named Ase Boas, who was rested in last week’s...
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Food Safety Audit to be convened in to RD Tuna Cannery
Papua New Guinea authorities will conduct food safety into RD Tuna after alleged unsafe procedures of processing food used by the company went viral on social media. A social media post alleged that...
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Prime Minister Peter O'Neill wants complete alcohol ban on Manus Regional...
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill , has directed that the alcohol ban at the Manus Regional Processing Centre (RPC) is effectively enforced and that regular alcohol and drug tests...
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PNG court stops Manus Island Human Rights Inquiry
An inquiry established by a judge to look into allegations of Human Rights abuses at the Manus Asylum Detention Centre has been stopped.A three-men Supreme Court in Waigani, Port Moresby declared the...
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Prime Minister Peter O'Neill files Contempt Proceedings against trio
Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has filed contempt proceedings against three individuals cited for breaching Supreme Court orders and publicly discussing confidential police and court matters.They are the...
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Ok Tedi mine closure could cost Papua New Guinea K2.7 billion
The El Nino weather pattern which has seen the temporary closure of the Ok Tedi mine could potentially last for up to a year, according to former senior PNG agriculture business executive, Bob Hansen,...
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Tonga beat Japan to finish third at Pacific Nations Cup
Tonga claimed third place at the Pacific Nations Cup with a hard-fought 31-20 victory against Japan in Burnaby.Halani Aulika, Fetu'u Vainikolo and Sonatane Takulua all crossed over for the Tongans,...
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New Zealand Offers More Jobs to Pacific Islands workers
More jobs will be made available to Pacific Island workers in the construction and fishing sectors of New Zealand, the delegation from New Zealand attending this week's PACER Plus trade negotiations in...
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Vt billion wharf project begins in Vanuatu
The ground breaking ceremony for the approximately Vt10 billion Lapetasi Wharf project took place on Wednesday, the Vanuatu Post reports.Around 500 strong Tannese men, women and children swooped in on...
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Women Lawyers Challenged to Leave a Legacy
A first-of-its-kind summit to explore the establishment of a formal mentoring program for women in the legal profession has been held in Port Moresby. Bringing together more than 60 women from the...
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PNG Opposition Leader Don Polye calls on Prime Minister O'Neill to resign
Papua New Guinea Opposition is calling on the Prime Minister and key economic ministers to resign from office, alleging them of mismanaging PNG's economy and bring it into a serious cash flow...
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