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Opposition up in arms over Premier’s statement against critics
A debate took place in the Niue Legislative Assembly meeting yesterday in relation to a statement by the Premier Sir Toke Talagi which was intended to be delivered as part of the budget speech last month. While it was…
SEP 06, 2019·fiafia-rex
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Director General of Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency visits Niue
Niue hosted the Director General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency Dr Manu Tupou Roosen with the focus on women in fisheries leadership last week. The women put that leadership into action as female staff…
SEP 04, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Water quality tops agenda at development consultations
Niue’s waste water issues were top on the agenda with visiting consultants engaged with Niue’s agencies consulting on mitigation efforts to protecting both Niue’s environment while progressing with development here in…
SEP 04, 2019·fiafia-rex
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Niue’s Tourism works on developing Sustainable Tourism Plan
Experts Stephen Knuckey and Justine Cummings, consultants with Niue Tourism have returned to Niue this time with the objective to help Niue’s Tourism Office develop a Sustainable Tourism Plan for Niue for the next 5…
SEP 04, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Concerns raised on the number of yacht incidents during Oil spill exercise
The Oil spill exercise facilitated by Niue’s Bulk Fuel drew in a large crowd last Tuesday at the Niue Golf & Sports club with many government sectors in attendance as with community members. Key spokesperson and…
SEP 04, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Interim President elected for Chamber of Commerce
Niue’s Chamber of Commerce held their Annual General Meeting Tuesday August 27th at the Scenic Matavai Resort with news of an interim President for their Board. Sefeti Fatiaki takes over predecessor Ida Hekesi who has…
SEP 04, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Sharks in numbers around Fish Aggravated Devices
When local fishermen alerted problems of sharks around the Fish Aggravated Devices ( FADs), the saying goes, you have to see it to believe it and in recent weeks people have captured footage around the FADs watching on…
SEP 04, 2019·fiafia-rex
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New research interprets Whale social sounds
Oma Tafua, Niue’s non-government organization conducting whale research in Niue has finally interpreted social sounds recorded last year. Marine science graduate and acoustics student April Howeling attached to the…
SEP 04, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Next phase of construction works on new Fale fono to begin
The next phase of construction works on the new Fale fono at Halamahaga is expected to continue. The application by the Opposition MP Honorable Terry Coe for an injunction against the development was dismissed by the…
SEP 04, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa
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Woman swept away by strong waves, rescued by 3 visitors
A woman swept away by strong waves during rough seas over the weekend is lucky to be alive, having been rescued by three brave visitors. The woman in the fall suffered a broken leg and was carried to near ground.
AUG 28, 2019·sofaia-koroitanoa