PNG records four new COVID-19 deaths – total deaths at 191
Papua New Guinea has recorded four new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday 17 July, increasing the total number of deaths to 191.
All four deaths were...
Over 10,758 have received second COVID-19 jab in Tonga
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Bougainville open for business
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ABG Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry Patrick Nisira...
No progress on Fiji bubble until COVID is controlled: Australia
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First delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Tokelau complete
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HMNZS Wellington has successfully...
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WMO chief warns of rising extreme weather events, natural disasters
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Fiji government to roll out vax pass
Only fully vaccinated Fijians will be able to travel, go to restaurants and attend large gatherings, says Economy Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.
He also said to...
IOC Session begins in Tokyo with a message of peace and harmony despite COVID19 pandemic
By Makereta Komai, PACNEWS Editor
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