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Fiji - Fiji brace for weekend cyclone says Met Office A strong wind warning has been issued for all Fiji waters as the country prepares for a tropical cyclone this weekend.


Vanuatu - Vanuatu prisoner John Blue beaten to death A prison escapee was beaten to death and other fleeing inmates were severely injured by paramilitary officers in Vanuatu who were ordered to break the legs of those involved in the breakout, an inquest has found.


Solomon Islands - EU to send election expert to Solomon Islands The European Union (EU) has agreed to send expert mission for the national general election around June.


American Samoa - American Samoa plane catches fire on ground Feeling something was wrong, the pilot of a small plane in American Samoa twice aborted takeoff before discovering the aircraft's landing gear was on fire.


PNG - Former PNG Parliamentary Speaker, Bernard Narakobi, dies


French Polynesia - Study shows widespread poverty in French Polynesia A study in French Polynesia has found that despite a generally high level of incomes, 55,000 people live in poverty.


New Caledonia - New Caledonia weathers 2009 global economic downturn Figures released in Noumea have confirmed that New Caledonia has withstood last year’s economic downturn by sustaining growth estimated to be two percent.


United Kingdom - Universal Periodic Review of human rights important for realisation of fundamental rights of all peoples Masire-Mwamba says renewal of commitments to human rights can uplift lives


Vanuatu - Vanuatu backs Pacific Forum bid for New Caledonia Vanuatu has told New Caledonia it would support it becoming a full member of Pacific Islands Forum.


PNG - PNG Parliament rejects Moti report Papua New Guinea parliament has rejected the Moti Affair report, effectively putting an end to the controversy without any further action.