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Anefal noted that the cabinet is nearly complete, with only the directorship of the state education department remaining vacant. Attending the ceremony were the other cabinet members: Attorney General Mike Nigrey, Director of Administrative Services Maria Laaw, Director of Planning and Budget Kensl…

The training was intended for new justices and it took place in Papua New Guinea. The topics covered in the training ranged from judicial life, judicial management, criminal hearing, civil disputes and alternative dispute resolution, and special cases  involving people with special needs, juveniles…

The tiny Pacific nation is in a state of emergency with its government estimating residents have just days of drinkable water left. UNICEF representative Dr. Isiye Ndombi, says it is working closely with other U.N. agencies to do what it can. “We have some supplies here in Fiji. One of the supplies…

That changed recently after the shocking case of a woman who was repeatedly abused by her policeman husband sparked uproar. The case of Joy Wartovo prompted Papua New Guineans to turn to social media, a recent phenomenon in PNG, to express their outrage and demand police action. The mother of two w…

Julius Joey Sapelalut, directing attorney of the Public Defender Office’ Albert T. Welly, director of the National Election Office; Haser Hainrick, director of the  National Public Auditor’s Office’ Francis Itimai, secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure; Dr.…

This, he says, is to give time for a review of the impact of a higher minimum wage on American Samoa. Togiola says the request was made last month to a U.S. congressional committee hearing. He said it was a concern that the U.S. Government Accountability Office continues to downplay the minimum wag…

He will meet with state officials to discuss development projects funded by  France.

The resolution is a response to the increasingly hard-line adopted by the Obama administration and the U.S. Congress in its dealings with the islands. Christian’s resolution points out that the purpose of the Compact is for a “mutually beneficial relationship between our two nations,” and says the …

The People’s Market is reminding its customers to stop by the Small Business Development Center in Colonia and check out the variety of local produce that will be available for sale on that day. The People’s Market is also asking all individuals who wish to participate in market events to call the …

Approximately 1,500 residents of three islands will receive approximately 36,000 gallons of drinking water from the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Walnut. Currently the residents of Tokelau have approximately seven days of fresh drinking water. “Like New Zealand, the United States is committed to h…