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$8 million dollars supplementary budget passed – Who gets what?
The Fono Ekepule today passed the government’s $8 million dollars supplementary budget earmarked for Covid-19 response. Delivered by the Minister of Finance, Hon.
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Faster internet with the commissioning of the Manatua cable today
The Government of Niue today announced that the Niue Manatua Cable is now ready for service in Niue after undergoing several weeks of tests. In a government release Premier of Niue Hon.
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Niue High School’s new Deputy Principal Moira Jackson tackling old issue of truancy
The new Deputy Principal of Niue High School Moira Jackson appointed in April will be tackling the age-old issue of truancy. Jackson told BCN news that truancy has been an ongoing issue with the school, with student…
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Government to table 8 million supplementary budget in preparation for two-way travel in August or September
The Minister of Finance Crossley Tatui is expected to table the $8 million supplementary budget in the Fono Ekepule tomorrow. The 8 million dollars is part of budget support from the New Zealand government for Covid 19…
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NINA fends off complaints over unclear netball rules
In response to growing concerns from team managers and players over what they are saying are unclear rules by the Niue Island Netball association, NINA president Carol Edwards says that they have addressed the four…
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36 submissions received on the review of the 1974 constitution
A total of 36 public submissions were received in response to the invitation on the review of the Constitution. There were four submissions from overseas and of the 36 submissions received, only two were written in…
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Cyclone season comes to an end but officials remind the public to remain vigilant
Niue’s official Tropical Cyclone season for 2020/2021 ended on 30th April 2021. The cyclone season started on the 1st November 2020 saw a total of ten tropical disturbances, four of which turned into tropical cyclones…
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New generator is ready for commission: Niue Power hopes it will help avoid frequent power outages
On Friday last week problems with the very low voltage to the power generators caused the primary engine to shut down forcing a power outage to most of the island just before 5pm. The technicians at Niue Power worked…
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No dates yet on the roll-out of the vaccine: Premier though wants it as soon as possible
Premier Dalton Tagelagi says that there is still no set date yet on when the vaccine against COVID 19 will be rolled out. Premier has asked that this be done this month, saying that his preference is to begin the…
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Parliamentary oversight reinstated in the amendments to the Philatelic and Numismatic law
The Fono Ekepule unanimously voted to reinstate parliamentary oversight into the budget and appropriations of the Niue Philatelic and Numismatic Corporation. The Philatelic and Numismatic Amendment Bill 2021 was tabled…