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Launch of new nautical chart of Niue and Beveridge Reef, NU131
The government today launched NU131, the new nautical chart of Niue and Beveridge Reef, organised by the Maritime office of the Department of Transport and the Department of Justice, Lands and Survey. This is the first…
JUN 04, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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First vaccine doses administered; Minister of Health gets the first jab
As is customary with any major event in Niue, the rollout of the vaccine for the first thirty people on the island started with a prayer by the Ekalesia Kerisiano Niue president Reverend Nuka Tauevihi. The Minister of…
JUN 04, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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A national superannuation scheme by end of the year, says Premier Tagelagi
The government is close to securing a national superannuation scheme as announced by the Premier at the Fono Ekepule yesterday saying he hopes the scheme will be ready by the end of this year. Premier Tagelagi told the…
JUN 04, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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Government table its 2021/2022 Annual Appropriations Bill with a $4.7 million budget deficit
The government’s annual appropriations bill 2021/2022 presented to the Fono Ekepule by Minister of Finance Hon. Crossley Tatui projected government spending to be $33.5 million with estimated revenue of $28.8 million…
JUN 03, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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Hepatitis B & C: Eight diagnosed so far with the disease known as the Silent Killer
Grizelda Mokoia, her public health team and the Health department are commended for their commitment not only to protecting the island from COVID 19 but also running another disease eradication programme simultaneously.…
JUN 03, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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Vaccine arrived this afternoon; 30 to be vaccinated first
After months of anticipation with a few hiccups on the timing of the roll out, the first batch of the Pfizer vaccine arrived today at 3.40pm on Air New Zealand flight NZ0934. Even the weather is helpful with rain and a…
JUN 02, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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“There is no legal way under Niue law to teach someone to drive” Chief of Police
The move from a transport crime to an infringement notice with instant fines has highlighted yet another gaping hole in the transport law, this time affecting learning drivers. Chief of Police Tim Wilson told BCN news…
MAY 28, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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Niue leaders ‘delighted’ with the appointment of first Polynesian woman Governor General
On the appointment of the first Polynesian woman Dame Cindy Kiro to the role of the Governor General of New Zealand and her Realm countries including Niue, Premier Dalton Tagelagi says that “Niue welcomes the…
MAY 27, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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Health Department ready to administer COVID 19 Pfizer Vaccine starting with frontline staff and their families
The Niue health department are at the final stages of their preparation to roll out the Pfizer vaccine come first week of June. Ms Grizelda Mokoia, Acting Director of Health who is also the Head of Niue public Health…
MAY 27, 2021·Esther Pavihi
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Cabinet appoints an independent Panel to review Niue Power
The government has appointed an independent panel of three to review the production of power on the island. The panel is expected to deliver their findings on “why there are intermittent power shutdowns of electricity…
MAY 26, 2021·Esther Pavihi